Rodriguez homers in 9th to lift Pirates over Phillies 5-3
Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
5
Philadelphia Phillies
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Citizens Bank Park · 16,190 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Rodriguez homered to right (363 feet), Hanson and Mercer scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-3
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Galvis hit sacrifice fly to center, Quinn scored, Franco to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Play Result 2-2
Kang scored, Joyce to third, Cervelli to second on wild pitch by Mariot.
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Wild Pitch 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Howard grounded into fielder's choice to first, C. Hernández scored, Franco out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 1-1
Howard safe at first on error by second baseman Frazier, Quinn scored.
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Error 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Frazier singled to right center, Mercer scored, Frazier out stretching at second.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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
Bourjos struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 9: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Bourjos batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Alfaro grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 5-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Alfaro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Altherr struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Altherr batting
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Play Result 5-3
Rodriguez at first base.
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Play Result 5-3
Watson relieved Rivero.
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Play Result 5-3
Fryer catching.
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Start Inning 5-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
McCutchen grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 5-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
McCutchen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Bell grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 5-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Roman QuinnLF4
Maikel Franco3B7
Ryan Howard1B6
Freddy GalvisSS8
Odubel HerreraCF37
Aaron AltherrRF23
Jorge AlfaroC35
Alec AsherP97
Substitutes
Tommy Joseph1B46
Darin RufPH25
Jeanmar GomezP46
Luis GarciaP40
Michael MariotP86
Joely RodriguezP56
Cameron RuppPH36
Hector NerisP51
Peter BourjosCF25
PIT
Adam FrazierLF20
Josh Bell1B56
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoRF25
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Matt JoyceLF7
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Ivan NovaP43
Substitutes
Eric FryerC41
Pedro Florimon2B18
Alen HansonPR38
Tony WatsonP56
John JasoPH28
David FreesePH25
Antonio BastardoP58
Felipe VazquezP73
Sean Rodriguez1B13
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