The Rockies stayed in the game early with two homers -- by Jose Reyes for two runs in the fifth and Carlos Gonzalez for one in the sixth -- off Pirates starter Francisco Liriano. Tony Watson (3-1) pitched a scoreless eighth, and Mark Melancon was perfect in the ninth for his 42nd save. Although Liriano gave up three runs and four hits in six innings, the Pirates won their 11th straight game with him starting.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Polanco rifle: With one out in the eighth inning, right fielder Polanco caught a liner from Nolan Arenado and threw out Reyes at home plate, completing a double play and keeping the game tied.