Burnett, McGehee lead Pirates over Phillies
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz stands in front of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Casey McGehee (14) who is celebrating with Garrett Jones, right and Neil Walker Thursday after his 3-run home run in the first inning in Philadelphia. Associated Press |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Burnett threw 6 sharp innings to win his eighth straight start, Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Thursday.
Pedro Alvarez also went deep for Pittsburgh, which split the four-game set in Philadelphia by winning the last two. The surprising Pirates, seeking their first winning season since 1992, are 40-35 and second in the NL Central.
Burnett (9-2) allowed three runs and six hits, striking out seven. It's the first time a Pirates pitcher has won eight in a row since Dock Ellis in 1974.
Joel Hanrahan tossed a scoreless ninth for his 20th save.
Eric Kratz and Pence hit homers for the Phillies.
The Pirates jumped on Kyle Kendrick (2-8) for five runs before he recorded a second out in the first.
