PITTSBURGH – Shortstop John McDonald misplayed Jason Michaels’ hard-hit grounder with the bases loaded and none out for a game-ending error in the 12th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ruined Cito Gaston’s return as the Toronto Blue Jays’ manager with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

Doug Mientkiewicz doubled for his third hit to start the 12th against Jesse Carlson (1-1), Toronto’s fifth pitcher, and Jack Wilson singled off the plate on a ball that traveled about 45 feet down the third-base line. Jason Frasor replaced Carlson to walk Raul Chavez before pinch-hitter Michaels ended it with his grounder against a drawn-in infield.

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