Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Andrew McCutchen finished the game with four hits, including a solo homer, as the Pirates defeated the Astros, 5-2, in the middle test of a three-game series at PNC Park on Saturday.

Charlie Morton (2-3) allowed two runs -- one earned -- on seven hits and a walk over six innings to notch the victory and Juan Cruz spun a scoreless ninth to record his third save of the season.

Jose Tabata added a solo homer and scored twice, while Neil Walker also knocked in a run as the Pirates snapped a brief two-game skid.

J.A. Happ (2-3) tossed five-plus innings and was charged for all five runs on six hits and a walk. Jordan Schafer smacked an RBI double and Jose Altuve scored a run for the Astros, who have dropped four of their last six games.

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