Gaby Sanchez hit the go-ahead two-run homer and Michael McKenry added a solo shot for insurance as Pittsburgh topped Boston, 4-3, in Grapefruit League play.
Neil Walker added a solo homer for the Pirates. Starter James McDonald snagged the win by giving up four hits and two runs with six strikeouts over five innings.
Ryan Lavarnway drove in a pair of runs for the Red Sox, while Clay Buchholz allowed Walker's blast in five full frames.
Game Notes
The only saving grace for C.J. Wilson after another quiet night by the Los Angeles' bats was that he won't have to match up against Chris Sale in his next start.
Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.
Chad Tracy hit a pinch-hit, two-out solo homer in the top of the 10th inning to propel the Washington Nationals past the San Diego Padres, 6-5, Friday in the second installment of a four-game series at Petco Park.
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