Pirates closer Mark Melancon arrived on the mound Sunday with a three-run lead.
Game over.
Arguably the best closer in the sport notched his league-high 39th save in 41 opportunities by shutting down the Giants with no problems in the ninth. He retired them in order and finished with a flourish on a strikeout of Marlon Byrd.
Melancon, who had struggled a bit in early August, has strung together five straight scoreless appearances.