Pirates rally to tie but lose to Diamondbacks in 12 innings

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Pirates rally to tie but lose to Diamondbacks in 12 innings
Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates erased a six-run deficit but lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 in 12 innings on July 28 at PNC Park. Arizona took an early lead with a series of runs across the first six innings, including a fourth-inning error that extended their advantage. The Pirates managed to tie the game in the ninth inning with back-to-back home runs by Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds. However, the Diamondbacks secured the victory with a game-winning RBI single by James McCann in the 12th inning.

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  • •Pirates trailed 6-0 before rallying to tie the game.
  • •Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs in the ninth.
  • •James McCann's RBI single in the 12th sealed the Diamondbacks' victory.
  • •The game took place at PNC Park on July 28.
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The Pirates stormed back to erase a six-run deficit but fell to the Diamondbacks 8-7 in 12 innings on Tuesday night at PNC Park.

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