The Pirates against the Marlins, and I haven’t been this excited since Adele joined James Corden for his final car karaoke.

The party is over in Pittsburgh.

The Bucs were in first place but have slipped to fourth in the NL Central.

Luis Ortiz limited the Brew Crew to one run over 4 ²/₃ in his latest outing.

Miami’s Jesus Luzardo has allowed seven runs over his past 10 innings.

We will take the road-dog Pirates for $50.

Pitchers’ duel in Philly.

Aaron Nola and the Braves Bryce Elder were both brilliant.

Scoreless through nine innings, the Phillies called on Yunior “E-Bike” Marte, who imploded, giving up five runs.

Final: Bravos 5, Philly 1.

About two hours later the Padres stomped the Giants, 10-0.

Gary Sanchez, Manny Machado and Ha-Seong Kim homered and ooooh the Snell was good.

Blake scattered three hits over six strong.

Split leaves us at -957 shawnabners.