D-backs build lead, but De La Rosa can’t hold it

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PITTSBURGH — A day after showcasing their lineup’s full potential, the Pirates displayed their resilience. David Freese’s two-run homer punctuated a four-run fifth inning as the Bucs stormed back to beat the D-backs, 5-4, on Wednesday night at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh has won eight of its past 10 games. The Pirates scored 12 runs to win the series opener Tuesday and needed each of the five runs they pushed across Wednesday night.

Left-hander Jeff Locke threw 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs and two …

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