James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning to secure an 8-7 victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, according to game reports. The Diamondbacks held on for the win despite surrendering a six-run lead earlier in the contest, marking their 11th victory in 17 games, as noted by Associated Press baseball coverage.
Late-Game Rallies and Extra Innings
Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds hit back-to-back home runs for the Pirates in the ninth inning against closer Paul Sewald to tie the game at 6-6 and force extra innings, as reported by the Associated Press. Lowe’s two-run blast marked his team-leading 22nd home run of the season. According to game data, the blown save was Sewald’s third in 27 opportunities.
The Pirates previously trimmed the deficit with a three-run eighth inning featuring RBI singles from Ryan O’Hearn, Endy Rodríguez, and Marcell Ozuna to make it 6-3. Both teams traded runs via errors in the 10th frame before McCann delivered his fourth hit of the night off Wilbur Dotel (1-3) to drive in the decisive run in the 12th, earning Geraldo Carillo (1-0) his first major league win.
Starting Pitching Performances and Roster Moves
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing six hits with four strikeouts and one walk. According to the Associated Press, Pfaadt left the game holding a 6-0 lead and was in line to win his career-high sixth consecutive start since returning from Triple-A Reno on June 30. The right-hander was a 13-game winner last season but was sent to the minor leagues on June 4 following a stretch of struggles.
For Pittsburgh, rookie starter Bubba Chandler struggled through four innings, surrendering eight hits and five runs, four of which were earned. The Pirates totaled 14 hits on the night, with multi-hit games from Jake Mangum, Lowe, O’Hearn, Nick Gonzales, and Ozuna.
Series Outlook
The three-game series concludes Wednesday with a matchup between Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (9-3, 2.64 ERA) and Pittsburgh right-hander Jared Jones (2-1, 3.72 ERA), according to Associated Press scheduling announcements.
Did You Know?
Brandon Pfaadt’s strong outing on Tuesday continued a personal turnaround that began after his June 30 return from Triple-A Reno, positioning him for a career-best stretch of consecutive wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove in the winning run for the Diamondbacks?
James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning, capping off a four-hit night, according to the Associated Press.
Which pitchers are scheduled to start the next game in the series?
Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to face Pirates right-hander Jared Jones in the series finale, per MLB reporting.
How many blown saves does Paul Sewald have this season?
According to game statistics, Paul Sewald has recorded three blown saves in 27 opportunities.
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