Andrew McCutchen Homers Again, Pirates Beat Marlins
McCutchen's 20th Home Run of the Season Leads Pirates to Victory
Andrew McCutchen hit his 20th home run of the season on Saturday night, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. McCutchen's homer was a two-run shot in the fourth inning that gave the Pirates a 3-0 lead.
McCutchen's homer was his fourth in the last five games and extended his hitting streak to nine games. He is now batting .310 with 20 home runs and 72 RBIs on the season.
The Pirates also got a strong performance from starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, who allowed just one run on three hits over six innings. Taillon struck out eight batters and walked two.
The Marlins scored their only two runs of the game in the seventh inning on a two-run homer by Justin Bour. The Pirates bullpen held the Marlins scoreless over the final two innings to secure the victory.
McCutchen Continues to Lead Pirates Offense
McCutchen has been a key part of the Pirates' success this season. He is currently second in the National League in batting average and home runs, and he is also among the league leaders in RBIs.
McCutchen's hot streak has helped the Pirates win six of their last seven games. The Pirates are now 49-48 on the season and are in contention for a wild card spot.
Pirates Bullpen Shuts Down Marlins
The Pirates bullpen has been one of the best in baseball this season. The bullpen has a 3.12 ERA, which is second in the National League.
The bullpen has been especially good in the last two weeks, allowing just two runs in 14 innings. The bullpen has also picked up four saves in the last two weeks.
Pirates Win Series Against Marlins
The Pirates won the series against the Marlins with a 2-1 record. The Pirates are now 6-4 against the Marlins this season.
The Pirates will now head to Atlanta to face the Braves in a three-game series. The Pirates are 4-2 against the Braves this season.
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