A.J. Pollock homers twice to help D-backs salvage series
A.J. Pollock homered twice as the Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the final game of their series against Pittsburgh, routing the Pirates 10-2 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
2
Arizona Diamondbacks
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ARI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
S Marte reached on infield single to third, M McKenry scored, J McDonald to third, N Walker to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-10
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-10
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-10
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Play Result 1-10
W Miley grounded out to shortstop, A Marte scored, C Pennington to third, J Wilson to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-10
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
J Wilson walked, M Montero scored, A Marte to third, C Pennington to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
C Pennington walked, P Goldschmidt scored, M Montero to third, A Marte to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
A Pollock homered to left center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
J Harrison singled to left, A McCutchen scored, G Sanchez to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
A Pollock homered to left (396 feet), J Wilson and G Parra scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-10
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
P Alvarez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-10
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 2-10
J McDonald to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-10
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-10
P Alvarez batting
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Play Result 2-10
P Alvarez hit for J Hughes.
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Lineup Change 2-10
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Lineup Change 2-10
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
J McDonald struck out swinging, J McDonald safe at first on wild pitch by J Putz.
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Wild Pitch 2-10
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Wild Pitch; Runner Reached 2-10
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 2-10
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-10
J McDonald batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
C Barmes flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-10
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-10
C Barmes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
J Harrison struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-10
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-10
J Harrison batting
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Play Result 2-10
J Putz relieved B Ziegler.
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Start Inning 2-10
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-10
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 2-1
Injuries
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cristian Mena Out
- Andrew Saalfrank Out
- Corbin Carroll Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedARI
Gerardo ParraRF88
AJ PollockCF16
Martin Prado3B14
Paul Goldschmidt1B46
Miguel MonteroC14
Alfredo MarteLF80
Cliff PenningtonSS7
Josh Wilson2B40
Wade MileyP22
Substitutes
Eric Hinske1B22
Wil NievesC7
Brad ZieglerP29
J.J. PutzP40
PIT
Starling MarteCF0
Jose TabataRF31
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Russell MartinC55
Josh Harrison3B4
Clint BarmesSS12
John McDonald2B8
Jonathan SanchezP61
Substitutes
Garrett JonesRF33
Travis SniderLF27
Michael McKenryC
Chris LerouxP63
Neil WalkerPH12
Jared HughesP35
Pedro AlvarezPH24
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