The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 last night at PNC Park. Gregory Polanco had another three hit night. David Freese and Sean Rodriguez hit long home runs, for Freese it was a game-winner Jeff Locke won his third game of the season, allowing four runs while pitching into the seventh inning. Mark Melancon picked up his 16th save of the season.
The Bucs and Dbacks wrap up their series this afternoon at 12:35pm. Gerrit Cole will start for the Pirates, who then head to Texas.
Arquimedes Caminero has been placed on the disabled list with a leg injury. He has been replaced by left-hander Kyle Lobstein.
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