PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates twice rallied from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth and gave way to a pinch-runner, Michael A. Taylor. José Alvarado (1-4) walked Andrew McCutchen. Taylor and McCutchen executed a double steal. Oneil Cruz brought in the tying run on a one-out fielder’s choice. Gonzales then sent a first-pitch cutter through the left side of the infield to bring home the winning run. Carmen Mlodzinski got the win. Weston Wilson and Trea Turner homered for the Phillies.
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July 20, 2024 4:15 am