The Pirates dumped the San Francisco Giants Wednesday afternoon 5-2.
Jordy Mercer homered for the second day in a row to pace the offense.
Jung Ho Kang added a two runs hot.
Francisco Liriano got the win allowing just four hits in seven innings of work.
Mark Melancon pitched the ninth for the save.
The Bucs sweep the three game set in San Francisco.
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