McCutchen’s Go-Ahead Homer Propels Pirates Past Giants 6-5
The win marks the Pirates’ third straight victory, featuring David Bednar’s 17th consecutive save.
Overview
- Pittsburgh tied the game with a Nick Gonzales homer before Andrew McCutchen broke the tie with a two-run shot in the seventh inning.
- Starter Mitch Keller was tagged for three runs over two innings, and the bullpen delivered seven innings of two-run relief.
- Giants top prospect Carson Wisenhunt surrendered four runs in five innings during his major league debut.
- David Bednar closed out the ninth inning for his 17th straight save, the longest active streak in MLB.
- San Francisco suffered its fourth consecutive home loss at Oracle Park, underscoring ongoing pitching and lineup challenges.