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With the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Reds' Noelvi Marte grounded out into a fielder's choice, sealing the Pirates' 4-3 win.
Arizona scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to tie the game at 4, but the D'backs were unable to score after that.
Before their loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Reds' chances were 20.9% on FanGraphs and 24% on Baseball Reference. Before their loss Tuesday, the Reds' chances were 49.2% on FanGraphs and 48.7% on Baseball Reference.
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Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the wild-card chasing Cincinnati Reds 4-2.