The seven home runs more than doubled Pittsburgh’s previous high for a game this season (three) and marked the third time since 1901 the Pirates hit seven in a game. McCutchen’s towering drive on the second pitch of the game was his eighth of the season and just the beginning for the Pirates. Carlos Santana, a key piece of Seattle’s playoff run last season, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Tucupita Marcano all added solo shots. Hayes’ homer was his second of the season, first since April 15, and it ended Kirby’s night after 4 2/3 innings. He came back out for the seventh inning even with a big lead and promptly gave up a two-run homer to J.P. Crawford that ended his night.

Source: The Star May 28, 2023 06:25 UTC