The way the Pittsburgh Pirates are winning with contributions from everybody, Jordy Mercer is thrilled to do his part whether in the lineup or coming off the bench. Mercer broke a fifth-inning tie when he homered for the second day in a row, Francisco Liriano struck out six to win his second straight decision and the Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Pittsburgh's other shortstop, Jung Ho Kang, hit a two-run double as a pinch-hitter in the ninth. More...