(Steve Mitchell/USA Today)
MIAMI (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates got hit harder in the batter's box than J.A. Happ did on the mound.
While Happ threw six scoreless innings, the Pirates were fortunate to avoid injury against several wild relievers as they beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Monday night.
Erik Cordier was ejected when he plunked Sean Rodriguez - the only batter he faced - in the left hand. Starling Marte was hit in the arm an inning earlier, and Francisco Cervelli twice ducked out of the way of high inside pitches.
"It concerned the umpires enough to throw a guy out," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said.