Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - A.J. Burnett reached a franchise
milestone, and Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning,
as Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia, 5-4, in the finale of a four-game series.
Burnett (9-2) became the first Pirates hurler since Dock Ellis in 1974 to win
eight straight starts. The veteran right-hander allowed six hits and three
runs with two walks and seven strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.
Pedro Alvarez also homered, while Garrett Jones finished with two hits and an
RBI for the Pirates, who earned a split in the set after dropping the first
two games.
Erik Kratz hit a two-run shot, while Hunter Pence and Placido Polanco knocked
in a run each for the Phillies, who completed a 10-game homestand at 5-5.
Kyle Kendrick (2-8) settled down after the first, but was charged with six
hits and five runs over seven full frames in defeat.
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