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After poor showings in each of the first two games of the series, the Pirates' bats finally came alive in an 8-6 win over the Rockies at Coors Field on Father's Day, but not before things got interesting late.
Bottom 2nd, 1-0 COL: With the bases loaded and no outs, Sterlin Thompson bounced into a fielder's choice to second base against Jared Jones. Tyler Freeman scored from third.
Top 4th, 2-1 PIT: Nick Gonzales connected on his third home run of the season, a 431-foot two-run shot to left-center field off Michael Lorenzen (2-9) to give the Pirates (39-39) the lead.
Top 5th, 3-1 PIT: Jared Triolo tacked on another run with an RBI double to right field following a Jake Mangum leadoff single.
After poor showings in each of the first two games of the series, the Pirates' bats finally came alive in an 8-6 win over the Rockies at Coors Field on Father's Day, but not before things got interesting late.
Bottom 2nd, 1-0 COL: With the bases loaded and no outs, Sterlin Thompson bounced into a fielder's choice to second base against Jared Jones. Tyler Freeman scored from third.
Top 4th, 2-1 PIT: Nick Gonzales connected on his third home run of the season, a 431-foot two-run shot to left-center field off Michael Lorenzen (2-9) to give the Pirates (39-39) the lead.
Top 5th, 3-1 PIT: Jared Triolo tacked on another run with an RBI double to right field following a Jake Mangum leadoff single.
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