With two outs in the sixth inning, Jordy Mercer hit his first career grand slam just over the wall in left-center to help the Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 Friday night.
Starling Marte had the other RBI.
Ryan Vogelsong won for the second time in three outings, allowing four hits in 5 2/3 innings while striking out six and walking four. He has a 2.48 ERA in five August starts.
Today, Jameson Taillon takes the mound for the Bucs. He goes against Jimmy Nelson who is 5-2 in seven career starts against the Pirates with a 2.55 ERA.