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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Drives in Winning Run in Bottom of the Ninth to Lift Pirates over Giants 5-4
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 5 – Randy Rodríguez’s blown save allowed the Pirates to score two runs in the ninth, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4, marking his first save loss as Giants closer.
- On Monday night, August 4, 2025, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a walk-off fielder's choice to score Jack Suwinski, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants in Pittsburgh.
- The Pirates rallied from a 4-1 deficit with key hits including Suwinski's two-run homer off Carson Seymour and Joey Bart's RBI single that tied the game before the winning run.
- In his first major league outing since September 27, 2023, Pirates starter Johan Oviedo was removed from the game after delivering 42 pitches in the opening inning, during which he allowed two runs and issued three walks.
- Dauri Moreta secured the win by retiring the side without allowing a run during his second appearance this season, while Giants closer Randy Rodríguez surrendered two runs in the ninth inning, blowing his first save opportunity.
- The Pirates' victory continued a competitive series, while Giants player Jerar Encarnacion resumed play after rehab, saying, "It wasn't a long time, it wasn't a short time, it was God's time," reflecting on his recovery.
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Pirates produce first ninth inning comeback of the season - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates earned their first victory of the season when trailing after eight innings last night, when they defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at PNC Park. Catcher Joey Bart drove in Alexander Canario to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth. Jack Suwinski, who had been hit by a pitch in the inning, scored the game-winning run on a groundout by Isaiah Kiner-Falefa. Suwinski, who entered the game barely hitting over .100 this sea…
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Verlander gets no decision as SF Giants’ Rodríguez blows save to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Justin Verlander is well past his prime. That is the objective truth of baseball’s oldest active player. But on occasions, such as Monday night at PNC Park as the Giants (56-57)
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run in bottom of the ninth to lift Pirates over Giants 5-4
Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s fielder’s choice scored Jack Suwinski with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
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