Article: Arizona Diamondbacks overwhelm Pirates, 11-4

PHOENIX -- Chad Tracy's pinch-homer capped a five-run seventh inning Thursday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks overwhelmed the Pirates, 11-4.

The winning rally came against relievers Evan Meek (1-1) and John Grabow. However, manager John Russell did not put the blame solely on the bullpen.

"We didn't pitch well all around," said Russell, noting that starter Charlie Morton was unable to hold a 4-1 lead. "Charlie fell behind too many hitters and the bullpen didn't respond like we have in the past."

Morton allowed the Diamondbacks to tie the game in the fifth inning. Arizona went ahead to stay in the seventh.

With one out, Mark Reynolds doubled to left off Meek. Miguel Montero doubled to right, ...

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