Pirates snap 5-game skid as A.J. Burnett gets 16th win
A.J. Burnett allowed one run in eight innings for his 16th win, and Josh Harrison tied a career high with four hits to jumpstart Pittsburgh's offense in an 8-1 win over Houston.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
8
Houston Astros
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
A Burnett singled to right, J Tabata scored, R Barajas to second.
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Advancing On Force 8-1
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
J Tabata singled to center, P Alvarez scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
P Alvarez singled to left, G Sanchez scored, P Alvarez to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 6-1
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
S Moore homered to right center (439 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
A McCutchen doubled to deep left center, J Harrison scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-0
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
R Barajas singled to left, G Sanchez scored, J Tabata to third, C Barmes to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
C Barmes singled to left, A McCutchen scored, G Sanchez to third, J Tabata to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
J Tabata walked, J Harrison scored, A McCutchen to third, G Sanchez to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
G Sanchez hit by pitch, A Presley scored, J Harrison to third, A McCutchen to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 8-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
M Gonzalez grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 8-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
M Gonzalez batting
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Play Result 8-1
M Gonzalez hit for R Cruz.
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
F Martinez grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 8-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
F Martinez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
B Wallace struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
B Wallace batting
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Play Result 8-1
S Marte in center field.
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Play Result 8-1
C Qualls relieved A Burnett.
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Start Inning 8-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 8-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
J Tabata grounded into fielder's choice to third, A McCutchen out at third, G Sanchez to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 8-1
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 8-1
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 8-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
J Tabata batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
P Alvarez struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Jose Altuve2B27
Scott Moore2B55
Brett Wallace1B39
Fernando MartinezLF21
Matt Scott Dominguez3B28
Tyler GreeneSS7
Chris SnyderC
Brandon BarnesCF90
Jordan LylesP24
Substitutes
Jimmy Santiago ParedesRF41
Rhiner CruzP59
Marwin GonzalezPH14
C.J. FickP28
Enerio Del RosarioP66
Brandon Laird3B34
Wesley WrightP57
Mickey StoreyP
Brian BogusevicCF17
PIT
Alex PresleyLF47
Josh Harrison2B4
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Garrett Jones1B33
Pedro Alvarez3B24
Travis SniderRF27
Clint BarmesSS12
Rod BarajasC28
A.J. BurnettP34
Substitutes
Starling MarteCF0
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Jose TabataRF31
Chad QuallsP50
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