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- Updated: July 24, 2016
PITTSBURGH — With two hit batsmen, three walks and five stolen bases allowed in three-plus innings, it’s safe to say Pirates rookie Tyler Glasnow struggled in his home debut. The Bucs’ offense compensated, erupting for a five-run fifth inning and holding on to beat the Phillies, 7-4, on Saturday.
Down, 3-2, in the fifth inning, a single by Jordy Mercer and back-to-back Aaron Nola walks to pinch-hitter Matt Joyce and John Jaso loaded the bases. Gregory Polanco delivered a go-ahead two-run single, David Freese followed with a two-run single of his own, and a sacrifice fly by catcher Francisco Cervelli made it 7-3.
The Pirates improved to 7-1 against the Phillies at PNC Park since 2014.
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