SB Nation Pittsburgh - Pedro Alvarez Homers In Second Straight Game As Pirates Roll, 8-5https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2010-07-04T16:35:52-04:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13163662010-07-04T16:35:52-04:002010-07-04T16:35:52-04:00Garrett Jones Drives In Three
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<p>Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia<br> Sports Network | July 4, 2010</p>
<p>Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Garrett Jones knocked in three runs and Delwyn Young struck a key blow with a pinch-hit two-run double as Pittsburgh used a late burst of offense to down Philadelphia, 8-5, in the finale of a four-game set from <span class="caps">PNC</span> Park.</p>
<p>Pedro Alvarez homered and drove in two runs for the Pirates, who won three of four in the series.</p>
<p>Evan Meek (4-2) picked up the win after hurling a perfect seventh inning in relief. Octavio Dotel, who picked up his 19th save, locked down all three Pittsburgh wins in this battle of Pennsylvania clubs.</p>
<p>Raul Ibanez collected two hits and drove in a run, while Dane Sardinha homered among his pair of hits for the Phillies, who stumbled to their fifth loss in seven.</p>
<p>Jose Contreras (3-3) took the loss and was charged with a blown save after yielding two hits and three runs while retiring just one batter.</p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/2010/7/4/1552336/the-sports-network-recapCharlie Wilmoth2010-07-04T16:30:14-04:002010-07-04T16:30:14-04:00Pedro Alvarez Homers In Second Straight Game As Pirates Roll, 8-5
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<p>Pedro Alvarez's second big-league homer was part of a six-run seventh inning as the Pirates defeated the Phillies this afternoon, 8-5. Starter Jeff Karstens allowed five runs over six innings, but the Bucs were able to come back thanks to an uncharacteristic burst of offense and scoreless innings by their top three relievers, Evan Meek, Joel Hanrahan and Octavio Dotel. </p>
<p>Alvarez, who added an RBI single, now has a seven-game hitting streak, raising his average from .114 to .210 in those seven games. He's still striking out a lot, but it's nice to see his bat finally coming alive.</p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/2010/7/4/2317465/pedro-alvarez-homers-in-second-straight-game-as-pirates-roll-8-5Charlie Wilmoth