SAN FRANCISCO -- After a surprisingly smooth trip to Coors Field, the Pirates' pitching staff rolled over the Giants lineup in a 10-5 victory on Thursday night at AT&T Park.
Right-hander Ivan Nova allowed only three hits and two walks over six innings. Richard Rodriguez, Dovydas Neverauskas and Casey Sadler finished the job as the Pirates won for the 20th time in their last 29 games.
The Pirates' rotation handled the hitter-friendly confines of Coors Field remarkably well earlier this week, allowing only seven runs in a series victory.