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James McCann's 12th-Inning Single Gives Diamondbacks 8-7 Win over Pirates After Blowing Six-Run Lead
James McCann drove in the winner with his fourth hit as Arizona won despite blowing a six-run lead and losing a ninth-inning save.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 12 innings at PNC Park, with catcher James McCann delivering a decisive RBI single in the top of the 12th.
- The Diamondbacks surrendered a 6-0 lead entering the eighth inning after starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt threw seven scoreless innings, allowing Pittsburgh to mount a comeback and force extra innings.
- Pittsburgh's comeback featured back-to-back home runs from second baseman Brandon Lowe and left fielder Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning, tying the game at 6-6 with Lowe's 22nd home run of the season.
- Reliever Gerardo Carrillo earned his first major league win after retiring the side in the 12th inning, helping Arizona avoid a costly loss in the tight National League Wild Card race.
- The teams return to PNC Park on Wednesday for the rubber game, where Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez will face Pirates RHP Jared Jones .
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James McCann's 12th-inning single gives Diamondbacks 8-7 win over Pirates after blowing six-run lead
James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning with his fourth hit of the game and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates despite blowing a six-run lead.
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