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Vargas' two-run double in the ninth rallies Nationals past Pirates 8-6 for doubleheader sweep

Sep. 07, 2024 23:15 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run double off Aroldis Chapman in Washington’s four-run ninth inning, and the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Saturday night for a doubleheader sweep. The Nationals won 5-3 in the first game. DJ Herz pitched five hitless...

Angels' Ben Joyce throws a 105.5 mph fastball, 3rd-fastest pitch in the majors since at least 2008

Sep. 04, 2024 01:24 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels rookie reliever Ben Joyce threw a 105.5 mph fastball on Tuesday night that was the fastest pitch in the majors this season and the third-fastest in the pitch-tracking era since 2008. Joyce's blazing fastball struck out Tommy Edman to end...

Tellez and Ortiz help the Pirates blank the AL Central-leading Guardians 3-0

Aug. 31, 2024 22:00 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday night. Luis Ortiz (6-4) pitched six innings of one-hit ball in his first win since July 20. The right-hander struck...

Grandal hits a 2-run homer in the ninth inning as the Pirates rally past the Reds 4-3

Aug. 25, 2024 16:47 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Bryan De La Cruz was hit by a pitch from Alexis Díaz (1-4) before Grandal connected for his seventh homer — a drive into...

Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8

Aug. 02, 2024 23:04 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead. Acquired Tuesday from the Miami Marlins for cash...

Gonzales hits go-ahead single in 8th, Keller allows 1 run in 7 innings as Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1

Jul. 22, 2024 22:11 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in a matchup of NL wild card contenders on Monday night. ...

Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0

Jul. 11, 2024 19:36 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings in another dominant performance, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday. Skenes threw 99 pitches in his 11th major league start, 65 for strikes. The All-Star right-hander walked one...

McCutchen hits 2-run homer and Pirates beat the Reds 6-1 to win series from NL Central rival

Jun. 26, 2024 16:41 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer, Luis L. Ortiz threw six innings of one-run ball and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, winning a series between the NL Central rivals for the second consecutive week. Rowdy Tellez also homered...

Jared Jones strikes out 8, Oneil Cruz hits the ball into the Allegheny as Pirates edge Rays 4-3

Jun. 22, 2024 19:38 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared Jones struck out eight, Oneil Cruz homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday. Jones (5-6) overcame some early control issues to allow two runs over seven solid innings to bounce back from a pair of...