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Pittsburgh blows past Philadelphia 6-5

Willy Garcia's two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning which lifted Pittsburgh past Philadelphia, 6-5, in Grapefruit League action.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli (39) celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after the Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the National League Wildcard Playoff at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 1, 2013. UPI/Pat Benic
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli (39) celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after the Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the National League Wildcard Playoff at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 1, 2013. UPI/Pat Benic | License Photo

Willy Garcia's two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning which lifted Pittsburgh past Philadelphia, 6-5, in Grapefruit League action.

Junior Sosa, Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker and Michael Martinez each knocked in a run for the Pirates.

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Andrew Oliver picked up the win with a scoreless top of the eighth.

Chase Utley drove in a pair of runs and Ryan Howard added a solo homer for the Phillies.

B.J. Rosenberg was tagged in defeat for five hits and four runs over his 1 1/3 relief frames.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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