Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2.

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The Pirates continued their recent surge, winning for the fifth time in six games, and concluded a nine-game homestand with six wins. The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10.

Sandy Alcantara struck out six in six shutout innings, and the Miami Marlins edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.

Eury Perez had to wait a bit longer for his return to the mound with weather delaying the Marlins game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Miami Marlins (25-40, fifth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (27-41, fifth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m.PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Cal Quantrill (3-6, 5.63 ERA ...

It’s Tuesday, June 10 and the Marlins (24-40) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (27-40). Sandy Alcantara is slated to take the mound for Miami against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh. The Pirates have won a season-high four-straight games after taking ...