Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2.

The Pittsburgh Pirates used a strong pitching performance and an important home run in their series-clinching, 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins at PN

The Pirates continued their recent surge, winning for the fifth time in six games, and concluded a nine-game homestand with six wins. The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10.

Sandy Alcantara struck out six in six shutout innings, and the Miami Marlins edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.

One of those trade chips that teams could be desperate to acquire is Sandy Alcantara. However, that doesn't mean the Marlins will trade the 2023 Cy Young Winner. In fact, Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report is predicting that Miami will hold onto Alcantara past the deadline, citing the 29-year-old's early-season struggles (7.14 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP).

1 HOUR AGO • TRIBLIVE.COM Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara try for rare wins as Pirates host Marlins The Miami Marlins have ... and has started just four of Pittsburgh's past eight contests.