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tdneu99 · 08-18-2018, 01:12 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants, 5-4, at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh third baseman Richie Hebner was named player of the game for his superb performance. He belted 2 home runs. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Steve Blass got the win, improving to 4-2. He pitched 8 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs, while striking out 9 and walking 4. Ramon Hernandez, credited with the save, is now 6 for 7 in save opportunities.

Hebner had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the eighth. On a 1-0 fastball from Jerry Johnson, he banged a 2-run home run to right, giving the Pirates a 5-4 lead. It was the 16th home run of the year for Hebner.

Kong homers for the second game in a row, this time off RHP Steve Blass:

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 384 ft

Season HR #17 - Career HR #23

08-18-2018, 01:12 PM	#28
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/15/1972 - Pirates Again Rally For Late Win Over Giants The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants, 5-4, at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh third baseman Richie Hebner was named player of the game for his superb performance. He belted 2 home runs. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Steve Blass got the win, improving to 4-2. He pitched 8 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs, while striking out 9 and walking 4. Ramon Hernandez, credited with the save, is now 6 for 7 in save opportunities. Hebner had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the eighth. On a 1-0 fastball from Jerry Johnson, he banged a 2-run home run to right, giving the Pirates a 5-4 lead. It was the 16th home run of the year for Hebner. Kong homers for the second game in a row, this time off RHP Steve Blass: TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 2-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 384 ft Season HR #17 - Career HR #23 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-18-2018 at 01:27 PM.