PITTSBURGH — Michael Chavis sprinted toward first base and raised his right fist in the air, the emotion evident as his line drive into left field easily finding some grass, the Pirates walking it off for one of their more enjoyable victories during a frustrating season.
The bases-loaded single from Pittsburgh’s first baseman completed a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on Friday, a game in which Pittsburgh trailed by scores of 3-0 and 4-3.
Pittsburgh's comeback started when Bligh Madris — who entered the game hitting .048 over his last 18 — led off with a single, completing his two-hit night. Tucupita Marcano pinch hit and laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt before Kevin Newman skied a 2-2 slider from Joel Kuhnel into center field for a double, allowing Madris to easily score.
