Alvarez hits tiebreaking single in 8th, Pirates edge Cardinals 5-3 for 2-1 lead in NLDS
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pedro Alvarez hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in best-of-five NL division series.
Alvarez pulled a grounder into right field that scored pinch-runner Josh Harrison from second base. Russell Martin followed with a sharp RBI single against reliever Kevin Siegrist, who took over after Carlos Martinez (0-1) faltered.
Mark Melancon (1-0) picked up the win despite allowing Carlos Beltran’s tying home run in the top of the eighth.
Jason Grilli worked the ninth to move the Pirates within one victory of winning a post-season series for the first time since the 1979 World Series.
Charlie Morton is set to start for the Pirates in Game 4 on Monday against rookie Michael Wacha.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.