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Jake Mangum Homers and Drives in 2 Runs as Pirates Hold Off Twins 10-9
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 10-9 at PNC Park, with Jake Mangum going 3-for-4 with his first home run of the season and a go-ahead RBI single.
The Pirates jumped to a commanding 7-1 lead behind early home runs from Mangum, Oneil Cruz, and Spencer Horwitz, but Minnesota rallied for five runs in the fourth inning off starter Mitch Keller to tie the game.
Amid the back-and-forth scoring, second baseman Brandon Lowe was ejected for the first time in his nine-year career after arguing with first base umpire Jordan Baker over a denied pitch challenge.
Relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez earned the win after entering in the fifth inning, while Jared Triolo and Bryan Reynolds added insurance runs in the seventh; Gregory Soto recorded his seventh save.
The Minnesota Twins, who have lost five of their last six games, conclude the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park.