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McCutchen Breaks Clemente’s Mark as Pirates Edge Marlins 5-2

Pittsburgh capped its homestand with six victories before departing for Chicago

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Overview

  • Andrew McCutchen launched a three-run homer off Cal Quantrill for his 241st as a Pirate to move into third on the franchise’s career list
  • Left-hander Bailey Falter allowed one run on five hits over 5⅓ innings to earn the win and improve to 5-3
  • David Bednar worked a perfect ninth inning for his ninth save in as many opportunities this season
  • The victory represented Pittsburgh’s fifth in six games and wrapped up a nine-game homestand with a 6-3 record
  • The Marlins suffered their eighth loss in 10 outings and will begin a three-game series in Washington following a day off