Pinch-runner Jason Martin scored the winning run on catcher Yasmani Grandal’s error in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
With the score tied at 4-4, the Pirates loaded the bases with none out as Gregory Polanco and Josh Bell singled and Ke’Bryan Hayes walked.
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Pinch-runner Jason Martin scored the winning run on catcher Yasmani Grandal’s error in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Newman started the game-tying rally in the eighth inning with a double as the Pirates scored twice. After Jacob Stallings followed with another double to drive in Newman, Erik Gonzalez flared an RBI single into left field to make it 4-4.
Grandal’s blast capped a three-run fifth inning that broke a scoreless tie and included an RBI single by Yoan Moncada. Abreu kept his streak going in the eighth when he singled.
After allowing a leadoff single in the sixth inning, Cease was lifted after allowing two runs and five hits with two strikeouts and no walks.
All Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 in Wednesday night’s game against the White Sox as part of Roberto Clemente Day. Major League Baseball has also given permission for players of Puerto Rican descent on other teams to wear the number for the day.
“It’s a great honor to wear No. 21,” Bell said. “Being a Pittsburgh guy, you see 21 shirts all the time. It’s great to honor the man, honor his family and honor his sacrifice.”
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Kevin Newman then laid down a bunt. Pitcher Jimmy Cordero fielded the ball and shoveled it to Grandal in attempt to get a force out at home plate, but Grandal dropped the toss and Martin, who ran for Polanco, scored.
Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson (7) scores as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings receives the late relay throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Making the call is umpire Jeremie Rehak. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
Newman started the game-tying rally in the eighth inning with a double as the Pirates scored twice. After Jacob Stallings followed with another double to drive in Newman, Erik Gonzalez flared an RBI single into left field to make it 4-4.
Richard Rodriguez (2-2) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win. Ross Detwiler (1-1) took the loss, as he was charged with an unearned run in 1/3 inning.
Grandal hit a two-run home run and Jose Abreu extended his hitting streak to 21 games for the White Sox.
Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal (24) celebrates with Yoan Moncada as he heads to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
Grandal’s blast capped a three-run fifth inning that broke a scoreless tie and included an RBI single by Yoan Moncada. Abreu kept his streak going in the eighth when he singled.
Abreu then scored from first base when Polanco, the right fielder, bobbled Eloy Jimenez’s double for an error. That put the White Sox ahead 4-2, but they did not hold that lead for long.
White Sox starter Dylan Cease faced the minimum 12 batters through the first four innings before faltering with two outs in the fifth. Josh Bell doubled and scored on Ke’Bryan Hayes’ triple and Newman's RBI infield single moved Pittsburgh within 3-2.
Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
After allowing a leadoff single in the sixth inning, Cease was lifted after allowing two runs and five hits with two strikeouts and no walks.
Making his second straight since being sidelined nearly a month by a strained right triceps, Pittsburgh’s Joe Musgrove pitched four scoreless innings. He allowed three hits while striking out five and walking two.
WEARING NO. 21
Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal watches his two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
All Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 in Wednesday night’s game against the White Sox as part of Roberto Clemente Day. Major League Baseball has also given permission for players of Puerto Rican descent on other teams to wear the number for the day.
The Pirates and the family of the late Hall of Fame right fielder are hoping to spark a movement in which No. 21 will be retired throughout Major League Baseball. In 2009, MLB retired No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, who broke the sport’s color barrier in 1947.
Clemente died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve in 1972 off the cost of San Juan, Puerto Rico, while attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua.
Chicago White Sox's Yoan Moncada watches his RBI single off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
“It’s a great honor to wear No. 21,” Bell said. “Being a Pittsburgh guy, you see 21 shirts all the time. It’s great to honor the man, honor his family and honor his sacrifice.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: LHP Gio Gonzalez (strained left groin) was activated from the 10-day injury list after being out since Aug. 23. The veteran may be used as both a starter and reliever down the stretch. “He’s our Swiss Army knife,” manager Rick Renteria said. RHP Zach Burdi was optioned to the alternate training site in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Adam Frazier dives for and makes the catch on a sinking line drive by Chicago White Sox Edwin Encarnacion during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
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White Sox: RHP Dane Dunning (0-0, 3.86 ERA) will make his fourth career start Wednesday night in the finale of the two-game series.
Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (1-0, 3.96 ERA), also a rookie, is coming off his first career win Sept. 3 against the Chicago Cubs.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)
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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP PhotoGene J. Puskar)