The 43-year-old Hill gave up two runs on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts while throwing 119 pitches, the most by a Pirate since 2012. Rich Hill (6-5) worked seven innings for his second straight victory. Proof that his move adjustment - which was borne out of desperation following a four-strikeout performance in Seattle - is working. 558 (19 of 34) with 11 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak that began when he was briefly dropped to seventh in the order with his batting average languishing at. Hayes had a two-run single in the third against Tylor Megill (5-4) and a two-run double in the fourth as part of a 5-for-5 night. Revitalized by a tweak to his approach in the box during the end of a West Coast trip last week - Hayes replaced a step forward with a mere toe tap during his swing in an effort to improve his timing - the Pittsburgh third baseman has put together the hottest streak of his career since his dazzling September debut in 2020. Ke'Bryan Hayes tied career highs with five hits and four RBIs and the Pirates sent New York to a seventh straight loss with a 14-7 victory Friday night.

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