Pittsburgh Pirates, McCutchen and Roberto Clemente
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Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2.
Andrew McCutchen passed franchise icon Roberto Clemente among the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time home run leaders in grand fashion, with a 405-foot, three-run blast that was the cause for celebration. And required a curtain call.
The Pirates continued their recent surge, winning for the fifth time in six games, and concluded a nine-game homestand with six wins. The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10.
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Yardbarker on MSNAndrew McCutchen's notable feat is one of few highlights in another underwhelming season for PiratesClemente — a Baseball Hall of Famer — played for the Pirates from 1955-72. During this span, Pittsburgh won two World Series titles. When he won the 1971 World Series MVP, the former right fielder slashed .414/.452/.759 in seven games against the Baltimore Orioles, lifting the Pirates to the title.
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PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Phillies with a 2-1 win Sunday.