The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 comeback victory last night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sean Rodriguez hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Bucs the win. It was the first time in more than 140 games that the Pirates won a game they were trailing in after eight innings.
Pirate starting pitcher Ivan Nova allowed just one earned runs over six innings. He struck out 11 and walked one. He left with the game tied 2-2. Felipe Rivero allowed the Phillies a go-ahead run in the eighth inning, but ended up winning the game. Tony Watson pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 12th save.
Pirate manager Clint Hurdle was ejected in the sixth inning after the first base umpire interfered with second baseman Adam Frazier in his attempt to cover first base and complete a double-play.
The two teams play again tonight at 7:05pm. Pre-game on WISR is 6:40pm. The Pirates have placed pitcher Gerrit Cole on the 60-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. Catcher Chris Stewart has also been placed on the 60-day DL and may have to have serious knee surgery.
The Pirates acquired left-hander Wade LeBlanc from Seattle Tuesday for cash or a player-to-be named. They also acquired another lefty in Zach Phillips and added both to the 40-man roster. Phillips was part of the August 31st trade with Baltimore. The Pirates sent Kyle Lobstein to the Orioles.
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