Adam Frazier hit the first of three homers off Anthony DeSclafani, who hasn’t beaten Pittsburgh in his last seven tries, and the Pirates returned from a three-day layoff with a flourish, beating the Cincinnati Reds 9-6.
Pittsburgh’s three-game series in St. Louis was called off because of the Cardinals’ COVID-19 outbreak.
The Pirates showed no rust against a pitcher they’ve dominated. Frazier connected on DeSclafani's second pitch, and the rout was on.
DeSclafani hasn’t beaten the Pirates since June 17, 2018, at PNC Park.
Since then, he’s 0-5 in seven starts — all Pirates wins.
The Pirates return to action on Friday at 7:10 p.m. to face off again with the Reds.
