Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday night that stopped a three-game losing streak. Bryan Reynolds and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each had three hits with two RBIs as the Pirates won the opener of a three-game series.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen showed his power in the latest game vs. the Los Angeles Angels at Angels Park in Anaheim, Calif. McCutchen faced right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano in the top of the fourth inning,

Andrew McCutchen's three-run homer and five shutout innings by the bullpen lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.