Jose Osuna hit his team-leading fifth homer of the spring, as the Pirates defeated Tampa Bay, 5-4, Monday afternoon in Grapefruit League action.
Osuna’s homer drove in two runs in the fourth inning and Jordy Mercer smacked a two-run shot in the fifth inning. Osuna finished with three RBIs and Adam Frazier led the Bucs with three hits.
Jameson Taillon started on the mound and pitched four-plus innings, giving up two runs.
The Pirates improved to 15-7.
