Kubel powers Arizona past Pittsburgh

7:08 PM, Aug 9, 2012   |    comments
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jason Kubel hit a pair of two-run homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks took down the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-3, to split a four-game series.

Wil Nieves also hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who went 6-4 on a 10-game road trip. It was Arizona's first winning road trip since May 14-20.

Arizona starter Joe Saunders (6-8) gave up three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits over seven innings. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.

Michael McKenry, Jordy Mercer and Starling Marte each had an RBI for the Pirates.

Wandy Rodriguez (7-11) allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings to take the loss. He fell to 0-2 as a member of the Pirates.

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