Pirates Come Back On Marlins

     The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night at loanDepot park. The Marlins have lost three of their last five contests. The Pirates were able to snap a 10-game losing streak with the victory. 

     Miami(43-34) raced out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Jesus Sanchez singled through the right side and Luis Arraez scored. Arraez went 3-for-4 in the game and improved his batting average to .402 this season.  

     Pittsburgh(35-40) jumped over the Marlins in the top of the ninth inning with three runs. Connor Joe grounded out to short for Josh Palacios to score. Carlos Santana followed with a base hit up the middle and Andrew McCutchen crossed the plate for a 2-1 lead. Two batters later, Tucupita Marcano singled through the middle and Santana reached home.