CUTCH HAPPENS: Andrew McCutchen Belts Go-Ahead Homer in 10th Inning

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen waits his turn in the batting cage before the Pirates home opener baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh, Friday, April, 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

In his first season back with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andrew McCutchen has been off to a hot start. Through 14 games on the year, McCutchen is slashing .310/.446/.524 with a pair of home runs.

His latest home run sure was a big one. With the score tied at three in the 10th inning, McCutchen hit a two-run home run to left field off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks to give the Pirates a 5-3 lead.

McCutchen’s home run helped the Pirates defeat the Cardinals at Busch Stadium 6-3 on Jackie Robinson Day on Saturday afternoon. The 36-year-old McCutchen finished the game 1 for 4 with his two-run homer and a walk.

McCutchen’s success has translated to a solid start to the season for the Pirates With the win, the Pirates improved to 9-6 on the season and now have a shot to win the four-game series against the Cardinals on Sunday.

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