Pirates Pull Out A Win Over Arizona 4-2

August 4, 2024 8:06 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday night. Reynolds’ two-run shot to center off Slade Cecconi in the sixth inning broke a 1-1. Bart opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning off starter Jordan Montgomery. Bart also knocked in the Pirates’ other run in the sixth, singling home Connor Joe. Kyle Nicolas (2-2), the fourth of six Pittsburgh pitchers, worked two scoreless innings for the win. Cecconi (2-7) allowed three runs in 2 1/3 innings. David Bednar gave up a run in the ninth, but held for his 19th consecutive save and 20 in 23 opportunities this season.  (Photo:  AP)