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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Henry Davis hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday after the slumping Phillies placed star first baseman Bryce Harper on the injured list before the game with right wrist inflammation.

The Phillies’ Joe Ross has appeared in 21 games but makes his first start. The Pirates’ Bailey Falter allowed three runs over his last 35 ²/₃ innings and hasn’t watched a ball fly over a wall in his last five starts. Play $50 on the Pirates.

Tuesday’s win over the Braves was a perfect example. While Bryce Harper’s first inning exit left a gloomy cloud over Citizens Bank Park after taking a 95 mph fastball off the elbow from Spencer Strider. He dropped to a knee and had to exit with visible pain.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo makes unfortunate MLB history after being the first pitcher in two starts to give up 20 earned runs in less than six innings pitched.

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney left his start in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent injury.