McCutchen moves past Clemente on Pirates’ home run list in 5-2 win over Marlins
Andrew McCutchen has 241 HRs with Pittsburgh Pirates; 3rd all-time behind Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner
Father Bill Schwartz is *** Pittsburgh priest, *** fixture at PNC Park, known as the Pirates Padre. He told me God initiated the road to the ball club through John Diaguardi, *** friend he calls God’s signpost, divine intervention bringing Father Bill to PNC Park, *** place he says God wanted him to be now for nearly 20 years, extending blessings to all. Thank you, thank you. How are you tonight? Hey look who’s decked out in black and gold for nearly 20 years. How you doing? Welcome. You see him always on the go. Thank you for your service. mingling with the Bucko faithful at PNC. Best ballpark in America. *** second home for the Pirates Padre. Thank you. Great to see you. Father Bill Schwartz is the volunteer chaplain of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Well, thank you. I appreciate it. You’re welcome. She is very special. Listening to workers and fans from Heritage Valley good to see you. 18 seasons of special encounters. I remember you gave our son *** baseball years ago when he was *** little boy, all part of the Padres comprehensive ballpark ministry. The Lord readings. Father Bill also celebrates Mass before every Sunday home game. Play by play announcer Greg Brown. May the people praise you, oh God. May all the peoples praise you. Among the Pirates attendees as well as members of the opposing teams. This is overwhelming. Pirates Padre serving all. I have *** relationship with every person that I’ve ever come here come here with. They have made the ministry. Really vibrant reality of how we should be with everyone. He blesses everyone regardless of their faith. I do *** lot of ministry here with them issues of words, uh, death, murders, problems at home, children, confessions, the anointing of the sick, um. You know, you name it, and uh basically I’ve done it here. You’re *** busy padre. I love it. Little Bill Schwartz helped his Mount Washington Little League team capture the championship back in 1953, *** student athlete who also loved serving mass at Saint Mary of the Mount Parish. My dad’s my dad’s mom would say to me, you know what, you’re either *** church or in you’re you’re playing baseball. His mother battled cancer when Father Bill was *** child, passing away when he was just 14, greatly influenced by witnessing his parents’ love for family and for God and how his grandfather stepped in to help, Father Bill would later give up baseball for the seminary and was ordained *** priest in 1968. But what would you think your mom and dad would be saying and looking down on you? Oh, looking down there saying look at this, it’s my, my little one, my dad and mom and my grandpas, they are just like. There’s no words to explain. His family devotion, the heartbeat of his ministry, demonstrating we are family style love. The pirates honoring Father Bill, now in his fifty-eighth year of priestly service with *** home plate ceremony, but the humble Pirates Padre says this relationship with the team is *** two-way street. They’ve made me *** better. Person and *** better priest, you can see the goodness and you let you affirm them for what they’re doing. 10 years ago, Father Bill got tired of fans booing third baseman Pedro Alvarez when he struggled. I would get grab *** little piece of scrap paper and I would write *** little note and let him know I gave it to someone in that camera well to give to him. He has every one of those notes. Really, I walk. Other players become family. Former pirate pitcher Trevor Williams and his wife Jackie asked Father Bill to be their son Jude’s godfather. They got together when Williams, now pitching for the Washington Nationals, came to town. And then he said, You’re not driving. He said he had an Uber or *** Lyft come out and pick me up and bring me and I said, My lord, I never had one of these in my life. Father Bill told me he hopes everyone on the North Shore knows how much joy they have given him. And while the 82 year old priest doesn’t know how many more years, he’ll be serving as the pirate’s Padre. I’m taking his position when he’s not here, peanuts, popcorn, crackerjack, and shrimp cocktail. He says the Buckoes’ return to the playoffs is not too far away, so you’re confident that we’re going to win. Oh yes, you have that on good authority? I have *** real good authority, yes, because I told him I’m not leaving this world until I have *** World Series. He’s gonna get that ring.
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McCutchen moves past Clemente on Pirates’ home run list in 5-2 win over Marlins
Andrew McCutchen has 241 HRs with Pittsburgh Pirates; 3rd all-time behind Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner
Updated: 8:26 PM UTC Jun 11, 2025
JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Wednesday.McCutchen’s shot to left-center field off Cal Quantrill was his sixth of the season and 241st in 12 seasons with the Pirates, moving him past Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente into third place on the franchise’s career list. Willie Stargell (475) and Ralph Kiner (301) are ahead of McCutchen.The homer put the Pirates ahead 4-0 after they scored a run on catcher Nick Fortes’ throwing error in the second inning. Pittsburgh took two of three in the series, went 6-3 on the homestand and sent the Marlins to their eighth loss in 10 games.Bailey Falter (5-3) allowed one run — on rookie Heriberto Hernandez’s first career homer — on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander is 4-0 with a 1.61 ERA in eight starts since the beginning of May.David Bednar pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.Quantrill (3-7) went five innings and gave up four runs — three earned — and six hits while striking out six. He lost his third straight start.Ke’Bryan Hayes had two hits for the Pirates. The Marlins got two hits each from Hernandez, Fortes and Connor Norby.Key momentWith the Marlins down 1-0 and the bases loaded in the fifth, rookie Augustin Ramirez lined out sharply to right field to end the inning.Key statBednar is perfect in save opportunities this season after blowing seven of 30 last year.Up nextThe Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series. LHP Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.24) will pitch for the Pirates. The Cubs have not announced a starter.The Marlins are off Thursday before starting a three-game series at Washington. RHP Edward Cabrera (2-2, 3.99) will take the ball for the Marlins.
PITTSBURGH —
Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Wednesday.
McCutchen’s shot to left-center field off Cal Quantrill was his sixth of the season and 241st in 12 seasons with the Pirates, moving him past Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente into third place on the franchise’s career list. Willie Stargell (475) and Ralph Kiner (301) are ahead of McCutchen.
The homer put the Pirates ahead 4-0 after they scored a run on catcher Nick Fortes’ throwing error in the second inning. Pittsburgh took two of three in the series, went 6-3 on the homestand and sent the Marlins to their eighth loss in 10 games.
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 11: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Bailey Falter (5-3) allowed one run — on rookie Heriberto Hernandez’s first career homer — on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander is 4-0 with a 1.61 ERA in eight starts since the beginning of May.
David Bednar pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.
Quantrill (3-7) went five innings and gave up four runs — three earned — and six hits while striking out six. He lost his third straight start.
Ke’Bryan Hayes had two hits for the Pirates. The Marlins got two hits each from Hernandez, Fortes and Connor Norby.
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 11: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Key moment
With the Marlins down 1-0 and the bases loaded in the fifth, rookie Augustin Ramirez lined out sharply to right field to end the inning.
Key stat
Bednar is perfect in save opportunities this season after blowing seven of 30 last year.
Up next
The Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series. LHP Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.24) will pitch for the Pirates. The Cubs have not announced a starter.
The Marlins are off Thursday before starting a three-game series at Washington. RHP Edward Cabrera (2-2, 3.99) will take the ball for the Marlins.