Randy Rodriguez, as the new closer, suffered his first blown save, conceding two runs in the ninth as the Giants lost to the Pirates 5-4. The ninth inning began with Rodriguez walking Andrew McCutchen and hitting Jack Suwinski, allowing Joey Bart to hit a single that tied the game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scored the winning run for the Pirates on a ground ball. Justin Verlander pitched five innings with one unearned run, while the Giants capitalized on the Pirates' early pitching difficulties, taking a 2-0 lead quickly.
Randy Rodriguez blew his first save as closer, allowing two runs in the bottom of the ninth, leading to a 5-4 loss against the Pirates.
Rodriguez started the ninth by walking Andrew McCutchen, and then plunked Jack Suwinski, setting up Joey Bart's game-tying single.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's slow roller to Rafael Devers allowed Jack Suwinski to score on contact, winning the game for the Pirates after a confirmed replay.
Justin Verlander allowed one unearned run over five innings, while the Giants built an early 2-0 lead aided by the Pirates' pitching struggles.
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