James McCann's 12th-inning single propels Diamondbacks past Pirates 8-7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
James McCann delivered the winning hit in the 12th inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-7 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28. The Diamondbacks initially held a six-run lead, which was eroded by late-game home runs from Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds, tying the game at 6 in the ninth. Closer Paul Sewald experienced his third blown save of the season. Both teams made errors that contributed to scoring in the 10th inning. Geraldo Carillo earned his first major league win while Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings for Arizona. The Diamondbacks aim for a series win with Eduardo Rodriguez scheduled to start the final game against Jared Jones on July 29.
- •McCann's single was his fourth hit of the game.
- •Diamondbacks initially led 6-0 before losing the advantage.
- •Lowe and Reynolds sparked a three-run rally for the Pirates.
- •Carillo recorded his first major league win.
- •Next game features Rodriguez for the Diamondbacks against Jones.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — James McCann's 12th-inning single gives Diamondbacks 8-7 win over Pirates after blowing six-run lead
"James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning with his fourth hit of the game and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night despite blowing a six-run lead. Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds hit back-to-back home runs for the Pirates to spark a three-run rally against closer Paul Sewald in the ninth to tie the game at 6-all and force extra innings. Lowe's two-run shot was his team-leading 22nd of the season.
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