Pirates Edge Marlins

     The Pittsburgh Pirates slipped by the Miami Marlins 2-1 at loanDepot park on Friday night. It was the first contest of a three-game series between both teams. 

     Pittsburgh(55-92) struck early in the top of the first. Jacob Stallings reached base on a fielding error for Bryan Reynolds to score. 

     Miami(62-85) evened it up 1-1 in the bottom of the second. Eddy Alvarez singled into right field for Jesus Sanchez to score. 

     In the sixth inning, the Pirates regained the lead 2-1. Cole Tucker hit a sacrifice fly to center field and Colin Moran crossed the plate.