PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Reds.
The Pirates trailed 4-3 going into the ninth but tied it on Kevin Newman’s run-scoring double with one out.
The Reds then intentionally walked Bryan Reynolds to put runners on first and second and brought in left-handed reliever Ross Detwiler.
Detwiler hit Ben Gamel with a pitch to load the bases and Chavis lined a single into short left field to score Newman.
The Pirates have won back-to-back games following a six-game losing streak.
Votto expected to be ready for next season
Reds first baseman Joey Votto had surgery to repair his left rotator cuff and bicep.
The team says Votto should be able to participate in spring training and be ready for the 2023 season.
Votto, a six-time All-Star and 2010 NL MVP, hit just .205 this season with 11 homers and 41 RBIs.
He has one year left on his contract that includes a club option for 2024.
He turns 39 next month.