The Pirates claimed a 5-2 win over the New York Giants in their regular-season clash on Wednesday evening. It was a straight reversal of fortunes from Tuesday, when the Giants had edged through 5-4 at the same venue. The Pirates carried the side in this one, taking the series lead after a run of tight encounters.
The two sides have been trading results all week. On Monday the Pirates lost 13-12 to the Giants, then Tuesday saw the visitors comeback for a one-run victory. Wednesday's result means Pittsburgh have now finished on top of that mini-series. The heat took the sting out of Tuesday's defeat for the home crowd.
Recent form shows both teams mixed results against other opponents. The Pirates won five of their last six games, including two against the Cardinals before facing the Giants again. The Giants had won three straight against Atlanta and Arizona before the Pirates series.
With no detailed statistics available, the result speaks for itself. A five-run margin is comfortable ground, and the Pirates kept their side in it after the early exchanges. The series now shifts to whatever comes next in the schedule.
The Pirates sit on the back of a strong run, while the Giants will need to regroup after dropping two of three to their local rivals. Cup football has its own rules, but regular-season baseball rewards consistency, and this result puts Pittsburgh ahead for now.
