Pirates Beat The Sliding Mariners 7-2

August 18, 2024 7:49 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a first-inning homer, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Seattle Mariners 7-2. Rowdy Tellez and Jared Triolo also connected for the Pirates, who have won the first two games of the three-game series following a 10-game losing streak. Joey Bart added a pair of doubles. Pittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter matched a career high with eight strikeouts while allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings. It was the fifth consecutive loss for Seattle.