Pittsburgh Pirates

Falter’s Whiffs, Power Surge Lead Pirates to Win Over Mariners

Mariners Pirates Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan De La Cruz hits a single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

Bailey Falter pitched well and the Pittsburgh Pirates slugged three home runs in a 7-2 win over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on Saturday afternoon.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa quickly got the Pirates (58-64) on the board with a leadoff homer off of Luis Castillo. It was Kiner-Falefa’s first homer since he was acquired from the Blue Jays.

The Mariners (63-62) evened the score in the top of the second with two outs on Victor Robles’ single to left field.

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