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uut up the standards for a World Cup, its kind of like the Olympics.

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PITTSBURGH -- Expanded instant replay has a new fan in Starling Marte. Jaxson Hayes Pelicans Jersey . At least, that is, when the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the right side of it. The speedy outfielder was called out, then ruled safe on a replay review with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Pirates over San Francisco 2-1 Tuesday night and ending the Giants six-game winning streak. It was 1-all when Marte tripled off the right-field wall against Tim Hudson. Marte slid into third, got up and bolted home when the relay from second baseman Ehire Adrianza skipped by third baseman Pablo Sandoval for an error. Sandoval recovered to throw home and plate umpire Quinn Wolcott initially ruled Marte was tagged by San Francisco catcher Buster Posey. A brief review showed Martes right hand touched the plate before Poseys glove swiped Martes chest. Marte joked he likes replay "sometimes" but never doubted which way the call would go one the umpires took a longer look. "I know I was safe," Marte said. "It was just about waiting for the umpire to make the decision." Pirates manager Clint Hurdle raced out of the dugout to challenge the call. He wasnt sure at the time whether Marte was safe for not, but figured Marte deserved the benefit of the doubt. "Its an aggressive play," Hurdle said. "We continue to talk about being aggressive. We cant use the safety brakes." A night after rallying from a six-run deficit to win a five-hour, 13-inning marathon, the Giants were stunned when Martes drive and Adrianzas miscue ruined an otherwise spectacular effort from Hudson (4-2). The veteran right-hander allowed two runs on five hits in 8 2-3 innings, striking out five and walking one. The only Pirate to advance past second base over the final seven innings was Marte. "Replay is going to provide the final conclusion," Hudson said. "It is what it is and youve got to accept it. But its frustrating to be to the end of a call that cost you the ballgame. Ive seen calls that were closer than that but werent overturned." Tony Watson (3-0) worked around two singles in the ninth to earn the win. Marte scored both Pittsburgh runs and Ike Davis added two hits as the Pirates won for just the fourth time in their last 13 games. Pittsburgh starter Charlie Morton pitched eight sparkling innings, giving up one unearned run and three hits, walking two and striking out three. "The pitches he made to the top four hitters, theyre as good as Ive seen him make," Hurdle said. "He had those guys, there were some hard at-bats. There was good pitching. He hit his spots, changed his speed." Both teams were looking for length out of their starters after San Franciscos 11-10 the night before left their bullpens taxed. Going deep into games hasnt been a problem for Hudson, who worked with his typical efficiency while giving the relievers some needed down time. The 38-year-old has thrown at least seven innings in all seven of his starts this season. He had little trouble getting through eight innings, keeping the Pirates off-balance with his typically impeccable control. Marte reached on an infield single with one out in the second and moved to third on a single just inside the first-base bag by Davis before scoring on a groundout by Tony Sanchez. San Franciscos only run came in the second as Sanchezs throwing issues from behind the plate resurfaced. Brandon Belt hit a leadoff single, stole second and moved to third when Sanchezs throw sailed into shallow centre field. Belt scored on Adrianzas sacrifice fly. NOTES: Pirates LHP Wandy Rodriguez was rocked in his second rehab start while recovering from right knee inflammation. Rodriguez, who is eligible to come off the disabled list, gave up seven runs in 5 1-3 innings, striking out four and walking three while surrendering two home runs at Double-A Altoona. ... The Giants called up RHP reliever George Kontos from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday and sent Jake Dunning back to the minors. Kontos had a 4.91 ERA in 18 1-3 innings in Fresno. ... San Francisco LHP reliever David Huff, on the disabled list since April 21 a strained left quad, could begin a rehab assignment at Triple- A Fresno on Thursday. Huff threw 70 pitches in a bullpen session on Monday without any setbacks. ... The series concludes on Wednesday. Tim Lincecum (2-1, 5.12 ERA) starts for the Giants against Gerrit Cole (2-2, 3.69). Custom New Orleans Pelicans Jerseys ... maybe even more than that. Maybe all season I have to take a few blows. ETwaun Moore Jersey . Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said. https://www.pelicanslockerroom.com/Anthony-Davis-City-Edition-Jersey/ . "Im very pleased to be able to add a quarterback with Adrians experience and skill set," Calgary head coach and general manager John Hufnagel said in a statement.MOSCOW -- A third-place finish kept Canadian Olivier Rochon in control of the overall World Cup aerials title. The skier from Gatineau, Que., captured the bronze medal in a mens freestyle aerials World Cup event on an artificial ramp Saturday. That left Rochon tops in the overall standings with just one more event to go. "Throughout the season I really havent been thinking about the yellow bib and the crystal globe (presented to the overall leader)," Rochon said. "Now that its so close, I have to let myself think about that. "But its not over until its over." The World Cup freestyle meet is scheduled for March 17 in Myrkdalen-Voss, Norway. Chinas Jia Zongyang captured the mens event with 124.89 points for his jump to claim his third World Cup win this season. Denis Osipau of Belarus was second with 116.06 while Rochon finished third with 114.39. The night event drew about 20,000 spectators to the downtown Moscow scaffolding upon which the jumps were built. "Ive got to say I love it here," Rochon said. "The people, the crowd, the energy it brings to the competition. "The Russians definitely puut up the standards for a World Cup, its kind of like the Olympics. Derrick Favors Jersey. You know when I know theres a big crowd all watching me it gets me pumped, like its my time to shine." And heading into the final event of the season, Rochon isnt planning to take a conservative approach. "Im going to try to do the best I can do," he said. "Usually when I do that, it gets me to where I want to go." Kong Fanyu won the womens event. She performed an almost clean jump and got 96.05 to claim her first career World Cup win. "Im very happy with presentation today," said Kong Fanyu. "Its my first World Cup win and I hope to continue to jump on this high level." World Cup leader Xu Mengtao scored 94.29 points for second, and Cheng Shuang was third with 90.41. Rochon leads the aerials standings with 514 points from nine of 10 events. Zongyang is second, 78 points behind. Thomas Lamber of Switzerland is third with 374 points. Xu Mengtao tops the womens standings with 560 points. She is followed by Olga Volkova of Ukraine with 480 points and defending World Cup champion Cheng Shuang with 440. ' ' '

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