The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, snapping the Marlins' six-game winning streak. The decisive run scored in the eighth inning when Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. In another close contest, the Cincinnati Reds edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1, with Noelvi Marte hitting a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning. Rhett Lowder contributed to the Reds' win by pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing one run.
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3-2Pirates vs Marlins score
sixMarlins winning streak ended
2-1Reds vs Diamondbacks score
5 2/3innings pitched by Rhett Lowder
Who's Involved
Pittsburgh Pirates
team that defeated the Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins
team that lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Spencer Horwitz
Pirates player who scored the go-ahead run
Cincinnati Reds
team that defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
team that lost to the Cincinnati Reds
Noelvi Marte
Reds player who hit a go-ahead home run
Rhett Lowder
Reds pitcher who allowed one run
Key facts
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, scoring the go-ahead run.
The Pirates' win ended the Marlins' six-game winning streak.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.
Noelvi Marte hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning for the Reds.
Rhett Lowder pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run for the Reds.
The win ended a difficult stretch for the Reds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2, ending the Marlins' six-game winning streak. The game's decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in the go-ahead run. This victory marks a significant outcome for the Pirates against a recently successful Marlins team.
In a separate matchup, the Cincinnati Reds secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Reds' win was powered by a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning by Noelvi Marte. Pitcher Rhett Lowder played a crucial role in the Reds' success, delivering a performance of 5 2/3 innings where he allowed only one run. This win concludes a challenging period for the Cincinnati Reds.
Both games highlight the importance of late-inning scoring and strong pitching performances in securing close victories. The Pirates' win prevented the Marlins from extending their streak, while the Reds' victory offered a positive conclusion to a difficult stretch of games.
↳ Why This Matters
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2, ending the Marlins' six-game winning streak. The game's decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in the go-ahead run. This victory marks a significant outcome for the Pirates against a recently successful Marlins team.
Frequently asked questions
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, forcing in the go-ahead run.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
The loss ended the Marlins' six-game winning streak.
Yohan Ramírez earned the win in relief, and Gregory Soto recorded the save.
What Happens Next
01Pirates RHP Paul Skenes is scheduled to pitch Sunday against Marlins RHP Max Meyer in the series finale.
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