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Pirates win 11-7 against Phillies after overcoming early deficit

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Pirates win 11-7 against Phillies after overcoming early deficit

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured an 11-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on June 29, 2026. After falling behind 5-0, the Pirates rallied with a six-run fifth inning, highlighted by Endy Rodríguez's three-run homer off Chase Shugart. Manager Don Kelly praised his team's resilience and offensive capability, while the bullpen faced scrutiny after allowing two late runs. Starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft rehabilitated from early struggles to complete six innings with solid performance. The Pirates face a challenging schedule ahead against teams with winning records.

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By the Numbers

•Pittsburgh trailed 5-0 before their comeback.
•Endy Rodríguez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning.
•Braxton Ashcraft pitched six innings, limiting damage after a rough start.
•Pittsburgh's bullpen ERA is struggling, near the bottom third of MLB.
•The Pirates' next 20 games are against teams currently above.500.

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Pirates manager Don Kelly is a “glass half full” kind of guy. Pittsburgh flirted with disaster in the eighth inning […] The post Pirates Brimming With Confidence Despite Their Faults appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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