KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six shutout innings and Ronny Cedeno hit a two-run home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory over a Houston Astros split-squad Sunday.
Morton gave up four singles and struck out five. He was 2-12 with a 7.57 ERA last season.
Left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith gave up Cedeno’s home run in his two innings for Houston. He was followed by rookie Jordan Lyles, who went 3 2-3 innings.
Benji Gonzalez entered the game at shortstop for Pittsburgh in the seventh inning and committed four errors.
Steve Pearce had two hits for the Pirates and now is eight for his last 15.
