For the sixth consecutive start, Lance Lynn has failed to complete six innings. And for the second consecutive start, he has allowed seven earned runs.
Lynn did not allow more than four earned runs in any of his first 13 starts this season. In the process of chasing Lynn from the game, the Pirates batted around their order in the sixth inning. They now lead 7-1.
Lynn started off the top of the sixth by walking David Freese. Freese moved to third on a single hit by Andrew McCutchen. He scored when Jorder Mercer grounded out to third.