What Happened
Seattle Mariners player Cole Young hit a late two-run home run to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game played in Pittsburgh. Young, a native of Pittsburgh, delivered the clutch hit that secured the win for the Mariners.
The Pirates have now lost seven consecutive games. One of these losses was a start by pitcher Paul Skenes, which concluded controversially in Colorado. The Pirates also had a significant opportunity in the ninth inning that they failed to capitalize on against the Rockies.
Key Facts
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Cole Young hit a two-run home run.
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The home run lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Cole Young is a native of Pittsburgh.
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The game was played in Pittsburgh.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost seven consecutive games.
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Paul Skenes had a start that ended controversially in Colorado.
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The Pirates failed to capitalize on a chance in the ninth inning against the Rockies.
