PITTSBURGH — The Pirates offense is showing some signs of breaking out. After spending most of June in a funk, they’ve now scored 21 runs in the last four games after an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night.
The Pirates eight-run outburst — their most since June 4 — was fueled by a big second inning that was a vintage performance from this offense.
Matt Joyce hit an opposite-field double, Jordy Mercer hit an opposite-field singe and took an extra base on a poor throw by Yasiel Puig. Sean Rodriguez drove in two with his single and ended up in scoring position when he took an extra base.