Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2.

The Pirates continued their recent surge, winning for the fifth time in six games, and concluded a nine-game homestand with six wins. The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10.

The Pittsburgh Pirates used a strong pitching performance and an important home run in their series-clinching, 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins at PN

Sandy Alcantara struck out six in six shutout innings, and the Miami Marlins edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.

1 HOUR AGO • TRIBLIVE.COM Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara try for rare wins as Pirates host Marlins The Miami Marlins have ... and has started just four of Pittsburgh's past eight contests.

One of those trade chips that teams could be desperate to acquire is Sandy Alcantara. However, that doesn't mean the Marlins will trade the 2023 Cy Young Winner. In fact, Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report is predicting that Miami will hold onto Alcantara past the deadline, citing the 29-year-old's early-season struggles (7.14 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP).

Nick Fortes hit an early two-run home run and Sandy Alcantara pitched six shutout innings to help the Miami Marlins edge the host Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night. Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz each hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Pirates a chance at a late comeback.