Pirates closer Mark Melancon made it interesting, but ultimately closed out a 3-2 win over the Phillies.
Melancon entered the game with a two-run lead, and immediately allowed the Phillies to trim it in half as Marlon Byrd hit a leadoff home run to open the ninth. He closed out the inning with three straight outs, including two by strikeout to end the game.
Melancon's ERA rose to 2.43 in the outing, but he saved his 16th game in 19 chances.