Pirates starter José Quintana held the Reds scoreless through seven innings, giving up three hits while striking out five. Pujols, the Cardinals’ designated hitter, entered to pitch for the first time in his 22-year career in the ninth inning. Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) hands the ball to manager David Bell as he leaves the mound during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Josh Staumont (1-0) pitched the eighth inning and Scott Barlow got three outs for his fourth save. CUBS 3, DIAMONDBACKS 2PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and Chicago beat Arizona.

Source: The Star May 15, 2022 23:31 UTC