Pirates Clutch Up to Stay Even | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates clawed back to .500 with a gritty 4-2 win over the White Sox, fueled by clutch pitching and defense that held strong in late-inning bases-loaded jams. Valdez’s solo homer in the fifth and a three-run seventh gave them a comfortable lead — only for the Sox to chip away with a run in the bottom of the seventh and Murakami’s eighth-inning blast. But Pittsburgh’s resilience shone brightest as they escaped two high-pressure situations without surrendering another run, proving they can fight through adversity and keep pushing toward playoff contention. 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/87980c6f9f63c7c2