Pirates Blast White Sox with 18 Hits | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates exploded offensively in a 9-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox, smashing 18 hits and sending every starter to the plate with at least one hit—seven even had multiple. They opened with a five-run first inning, including four doubles, a feat not seen since the expansion era, and never looked back. After a rough stretch post-All-Star break, injuries and slumps have plagued them—but with key players like Griffin and Cruz returning, this win reignites playoff hopes. Manager Don Kelly praised the balanced attack, combining power, pitching, and defense as they inch closer to .500 and a postseason push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/070fca753c2e45d2