Friday’s N.L. result

Pirates 11, Diamondbacks 5: Xavier Nady hit a three-run homer to help Pittsburgh open a seven-run lead and the Pirates withstood a shaky start from Ian Snell to defeat Arizona at Pittsburgh. Adam LaRoche, one of baseball’s best hitters this month after being one of its worst in April, had two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs to help the Pirates halt a five-game losing streak against Arizona dating to last season. Pinch-hitter Ryan Doumit (Moses Lake) also had a three-run homer for the Pirates. Snell (4-2) gave up more than two earned runs once in his first eight starts and looked to be cruising with a 7-0 lead in the sixth, only to be lifted during a four-run inning that included Mark Reynolds’ run-scoring triple.

Associated Press