McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6
Kirby gives up 4 of Pittsburgh’s 7 HRs
By TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer
Published: May 26, 2023, 10:22pm
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 26, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Photo Gallery
SEATTLE — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan of attack against talented young righty George Kirby to go sideways.
That turned out to be a very good thing for the Pirates.
Andrew McCutchen hit the 21st leadoff homer of his career, the first of four home runs off Kirby, and the Pirates matched a franchise record with seven long balls on their way to an 11-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
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