Until, that is, the Pirates yelled for a review, saying Goodrum never touched second base on the pivot. The Pirates had it right. Now there were two Pirates aboard. After a follow-up strikeout of Corey Dickerson, Francisco Cervelli launched a soaring three-run homer that made it 6-3, Pirates.
Joe Jimenez has been pretty much a choke-hold specialist in the eighth for manager Ron Gardenhire. But even Jimenez had issues Wednesday, allowing three runs on a walk and three hits, the last of which was a booming, two-run double by Francisco Cervelli, who finished the day with six RBIs.