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MLB Game Summary - Cincinnati At Pittsburgh, Game Two

POSTED: 5:24 pm EST March 12, 2005

Daryle Ward ended 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and five runs batted in, as the Pittsburgh Pirates won a 15-12 slugfest over the Cincinnati Reds at McKechnie Field.

Brad Eldred also smacked a three-run homer in the win, while Jose Leon and Ryan Doumit added solo shots.

Brian Bullington picked up the win in relief for Pittsburgh after yielding two runs and four hits in 2 1/3 innings. Todd Ritchie started for the Pirates and surrendered three runs and five hits in 2 2/3 innings.

Non-roster invitees Bobby Estalella and Luis Lopez each belted homers for the Reds.

Cincinnati starter Aaron Harang allowed three runs and four hits in three innings. Brian Shackelford was handed the loss after being slammed for five runs in just two-thirds of an inning.

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