Alek Thomas' two-homer night powers D-backs past Pirates

Alek Thomas homered twice as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks hit five long balls Friday in an 8-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ketel Marte added a two-run shot and Christian Walker and Jake McCarthy socked solo homers for the Diamondbacks, who have won three of four.

Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (4-3) pitched five innings, giving up three runs, two earned, and five hits. He walked four and struck out two.

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