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Pirates aim to continue mastery of Giants in S.F. (Jul 25, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Pittsburgh Pirates will seek to extend a winning streak at AT&T Park that extends back to 2014 when they face the San Francisco Giants on the second night of a three-game series Tuesday.

Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer powered a 10-3 victory in the series opener Monday with three-run home runs, the 10th and 11th homers in the Pirates’ past nine games at San Francisco.

The Pirates have won seven straight at AT&T Park, including three-game sweeps in both 2015 and 2016.

Right-hander Jameson Taillon (6-3, 3.08 ERA) will attempt to keep the streak alive Tuesday against Giants ace Madison Bumgarner (0-4, 3.