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The Pirates score more than 6 runs against a team not named the Dodgers, Brewers, or Cubs? A team that is the defending National League champion? Coming back from down 5-2 to do it? Yes, please.
Pedro smacked another dinger out, his second in as many days, and also has 2 multi-hit days in a row (2 for 4), bringing his hitting streak up to 7 days, and his average above .200. Every spot in the order had a hit except Ronny Cedeno and Andrew McCutchen, who continues to struggle at the plate and his average has now dropped below .300. Delwyn Young hit a key 2 RBI double that tied the game and set the stage for Jose Tabata's game-winning RBI single.
Starting pitcher Jeff Karstens didn't exactly have a great game, giving up 9 hits, 5 runs (including 1 homer), and only struck out 2, but the hitting was behind him. In addition, the bullpen was nearly perfect, allowing only one base runner after Neil Walker messed up a routine ground ball. But no harm was done, as the next batter grounded out and Rollins, the baserunner, was caught in a rundown between 1st and 2nd for the inning ending double play.
A very encouraging win, and with it, the Pirates take the series win instead of a tie, and they take the season series against the Phillies 4-2.
Now it's time to take it to the Astros, who last time killed the Pirates in a series sweep that was pretty much the death knell for the 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season. We want revenge.
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