The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from two three-run deficits in late innings to beat the San Diego Padres, 11-10, in 11 innings.
They overcame four deficits, including three-run margins in the ninth and 11th innings, before Kevin Newman’s full-count, bases-loaded walk for an 11-10 victory on Sunday at PNC Park.
The Pirates have now won four of five after taking two of three in Miami.
The Pirates are about to embark on a 13-game stretch against some of baseball’s better teams. It starts with a six-game road trip, beginning Tuesday against Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros, who are in first place in the AL West. That is followed by three games at Milwaukee, which is in second in the NL Central. The Pirates return home to play the Chicago Cubs and Brewers before the All-Star break.