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Pirates Win Rubber Match in Arizona; 2 Bombs, Keller Finds it
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2, clinching the rubber match with two home runs. Mitch Keller pitched a quality start, contributing to the victory.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Pirates won 4-2 against Arizona Diamondbacks
- Mitch Keller pitched a quality start
- Brandon Lowe hit a first-inning home run
- Pirates clinched the rubber match
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mitch Keller grinded through the early portion of his outing but delivered another quality start and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit two home runs in a 4-2 rubber match win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Thursday.
Scoring Plays
Top 1st, 1-0 PIT: For the second time in as many games, Brandon Lowe hit a first-inning home run to give the Pirates (21-17) an early lead. His solo shot to right field off Zac Gallen (1-3) traveled 436 feet.
Bottom 1st, 1-1: Adrian Del Castillo singled to right off Mitch Keller (4-1) to bring home the tying run from second base with two outs.
Bottom 3rd, 2-1 ARZ: Corbin Carroll ripped a 406-foot solo home run to right-center field to give the Diamondbacks (17-19) their only lead of the game.
Top 5th, 3-2 PIT: Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horwitz hit back-to-back run-scoring singles. Gallen retired the first two batters he faced in the inning before four straight batters reached for the Pirates.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Pirates vs Diamondbacks game?
The Pittsburgh Pirates won the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 4-2.
Who hit the home runs for the Pirates in the game?
Brandon Lowe hit a first-inning home run, contributing to the Pirates' victory.
How did Mitch Keller perform in the game against the Diamondbacks?
Mitch Keller delivered another quality start, helping the Pirates secure the win.
What is the significance of this win for the Pirates?
This victory allowed the Pirates to clinch the rubber match in the series against the Diamondbacks.
