Pirates outlast Matt Harvey, touch up Mets' bullpen for 3rd straight win
Pedro Alvarez hit an RBI single against New York's overworked bullpen, and the Pittsburgh Pirates got a most fortunate bounce in beating the Mets 3-2 Sunday for a series win.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
3
New York Mets
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NYM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 12: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 11: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
P Alvarez singled to left, A McCutchen scored, G Sanchez to second, G Sanchez to third, P Alvarez to second on error by center fielder J Lagares.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
M Baxter singled to left, J Buck scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
G Jones hit sacrifice fly to right, S Marte scored, T Snider to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
C Barmes homered to left (385 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
L Duda homered to center (434 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 3-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Valdespin struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
J Valdespin batting
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Play Result 3-2
J Valdespin hit for J Lagares.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
M Baxter flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
M Baxter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Buck struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
J Buck batting
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Play Result 3-2
J Grilli relieved M Melancon.
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Start Inning 3-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
A McCutchen grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
A McCutchen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
T Snider singled to right, S Marte to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Single 3-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
T Snider batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
S Marte walked.
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 13: ball 4
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 12: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 11: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Injuries
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYM
Ruben TejadaSS33
Daniel Murphy2B9
David Wright3B5
Ike Davis1B24
Lucas DudaLF9
John BuckC34
Mike BaxterRF6
Juan LagaresCF10
Matt HarveyP32
Substitutes
Jordany ValdespinPH23
Justin TurnerPH3
Scott RiceP59
Brandon LyonP34
Bobby ParnellP36
PIT
Starling MarteLF0
Travis SniderRF27
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Garrett Jones1B33
Jordy Mercer2B27
Pedro Alvarez3B24
Michael McKenryC
Clint BarmesSS12
Jeanmar GomezP46
Substitutes
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Justin WilsonP32
Jose TabataPH31
Mark MelanconP34
Jason GrilliP37
Vin MazzaroP32
Brandon Inge2B2
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