Gaby Sanchez again victimizes Mets with homer, tiebreaking single
Sanchez helps Pirates rally for win over Mets
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
5
New York Mets
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
L Duda homered to right center (436 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
R Martin doubled to deep center, G Sanchez scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
G Sanchez singled to left, N Walker scored, A McCutchen to third, A McCutchen scored, G Sanchez to third on throwing error by left fielder C Granderson.
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Error 4-2
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
J Tabata singled to right, S Marte scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
G Sanchez homered to left (357 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
D Murphy singled to left, J DeGrom scored, J Lagares to third, J Lagares scored, D Murphy to second on throwing error by right fielder J Harrison.
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Error 0-2
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Inning 5-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
M den Dekker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
M den Dekker batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
J Centeno struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
J Centeno batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
W Flores flied out to right.
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Fly Out 5-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
W Flores batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
L Duda homered to right center (436 feet).
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Home Run 5-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
L Duda batting
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Play Result 5-2
M Melancon relieved T Watson.
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
C Barmes flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
C Barmes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
T Watson singled to left, R Martin to third, P Alvarez to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Single 5-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
NYM win series 2-1
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
Juan LagaresCF10
Daniel Murphy2B9
David Wright3B5
Curtis GrandersonLF21
Bobby AbreuRF53
Lucas Duda1B9
Wilmer FloresSS41
Juan CentenoC56
Jacob deGromP48
Substitutes
Carlos TorresP51
Jeurys FamiliaP31
Chris YoungPH24
Scott RiceP59
Jose ValverdeP46
Matt den DekkerRF23
PIT
Josh HarrisonRF4
Neil Walker2B12
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Ike Davis1B24
Russell MartinC55
Pedro Alvarez3B24
Starling MarteLF0
Jordy MercerSS27
Brandon CumptonP47
Substitutes
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Jose TabataPH31
Tony WatsonP56
Mark MelanconP34
Travis SniderPH27
Jared HughesP35
Clint BarmesSS12
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