PITTSBURGH (AP) - Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday to take the three-game series.

In his second start since having Tommy John surgery in late 2023, Oviedo (1-0) struck out six, allowed two hits, one run and had a walk in five innings. His last win came with six scoreless innings in an 8-6 victory against the Cubs on Sept. 21, 2023.

Dennis Santana struck out one in a perfect ninth for his ninth save.

Toronto, first in the AL East, dropped two of three to Pittsburgh, last in the NL Central.

George Springer quickly put the Blue Jays ahead, driving the 10th pitch of his leadoff at bat to the left-field bleachers for his 21st homer.

Tommy Pham then plated a pair with a double in the bottom half.

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