MILWAUKEE -- Khris Davis bat splintered after making solid contact with the pitch and he started running. Robert Horry Rockets Jersey . He didnt know where the ball landed, but suddenly his fellow Milwaukee Brewers were rushing him at first base. He got doused with a celebratory cup of water and quickly figured out what happened. Davis hit a game-ending, two run single to centre with the bases loaded in the ninth off Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon for a 4-3 win Thursday. "I was just looking around and all of a sudden my teammates were running at me," the second-year left fielder said about the postgame celebration and impromptu shower. "I just took it with a good smile, glad I could help win." A nine-game homestand ended on a high note for the surprising Brewers, who maintained their five-game lead over St. Louis in the NL Central and got their fourth win in five games. It was a big confidence boost especially for Davis, a young slugger who struggled the last few weeks but has showed signs of breaking out of his slump. His average had dipped to .212 before going 4 for 9 in three games against the Pirates. Does this make him "Klutch" Davis? "Im not big on nicknames, but it sounds good," Davis said with a laugh. "Why not?" The comeback spoiled the return of Pirates starter Wandy Rodriguez from the disabled list with right knee inflammation. Rodriguez allowed solo homers to Rickie Weeks and Martin Maldonado but struck out four in his first start since April 19. Gaby Sanchezs solo homer off Yovani Gallardo in the sixth snapped a 2-2 tie to give the Pirates the lead until Melancon (1-2) broke down in the ninth. Subbing for injured closer Jason Grilli, Melancon had converted his four previous save opportunities. Ryan Braun led off the ninth by singling. Melancon walked the next two hitters to load the bases with nobody out. "Hes a human being and just didnt have his best stuff today. The walks are uncharacteristic," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Hes been here for a while, and thats something we havent seen." Up came Davis, who smashed his broken-bat hit to drive in Braun and Jonathan Lucroy. Melancon had given up just one walk in 19 previous appearances this season before Thursdays meltdown. "I just put myself in a bad spot," Melancon said. The Pirates nearly came through with a win for Rodriguez, who fared much better Thursday than during two rehab starts in the minors. The veteran left-handed posted a 10.38 ERA with Double-A Altoona. "I dont pay attention to my speed. I pay more attention to how I located the ball," Rodriguez said. "I only made two mistakes today." Weeks homered the other way into the right-field corner off a 2-1 slider in the third to extend the second basemans hitting streak to eight. He finished 3 for 4. Rodriguez entered with a 7.65 ERA, while Melancon had a 1.42 ERA. In the end, the Brewers ended up having more success against the closer. Reliever Rob Wooten (1-1) threw 1-1-3 scoreless innings. Gallardo allowed five hits, three runs and two walks, and struck out six in 6 1-3 innings. Gallardo "did a nice job," manager Ron Roenicke said. "He made one mistake on a high slider, but I thought he threw well. He kept us in there, and we scratched." The short-handed Brewers went a second day without star outfielder Carlos Gomez, who is nursing a sore back while serving a three-game suspension for his role in a benches-clearing brawl between the teams April 20 in Pittsburgh. The Pirates Tony Sanchez had a two-run homer in the fifth, his first of the year. Notes: The Brewers announced that Premier League team Swansea and Mexican club Chivas would meet July 16 for the first professional soccer match at Miller Park. ... Roenicke said Gomez was feeling much better Thursday. Gomez left Tuesdays game with the injury, and his dropped his appeal of the suspension the next day. Gomez is eligible to return Saturday against the Cubs. ... Milwaukee opens the three-game set Friday in Chicago with starter Kyle Lohse (4-1). The Pirates start Edinson Volquez (1-3) to open a series Friday in New York against the Yankees. Hakeem Olajuwon Jersey . If there is one club built to handle an off-field controversy, its the Bill Belichick era Patriots. Even if New Englands offence stumbles a bit out of the gate, their defence can help them stay in games, especially in the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets in the first two weeks. Steve Francis Jersey . -- Kole Calhoun homered and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 Friday night. http://www.therocketsofficial.com/Authentic-PJ-Tucker-Rockets-Jersey/ . The (14-15-5) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 33 points. They trail sixth place Nashville and fifth place Dallas by two points.Juan Mata admits this season has been a frustrating one for Manchester United – but he is hopeful a late surge can see them finish on a high. United welcome Premier League leaders Leicester to Old Trafford on Super Sunday and will seek to prevent the high-flying Foxes from gaining the three points they need to win the title.Louis van Gaals men have not been a factor in the title race since a disastrous dip in form in December and head into Sundays encounter trailing their opponents by 17 points. The 20-time league champions currently lie fifth, five points behind Arsenal and Manchester City in the race for the top four, and face the very real prospect of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the second time in three seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson departed.It has not been an easy season, Mata admitted, speaking exclusively to Sky Sports.Despite some of the pessimism currently surrounding the Red Devils, there is still plenty at stake in their remaining five games this season.Anthony Martials dramatic injury-time winner against Everton last Saturday at Wembley secured Uniteds place against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final - a competition they have not won since 2004.There is also hope in the league as - despite the five-point gap - United have a game in hand over Arsenal and City, with the Gunners still to visit the Etihad Stadium on May 8. Jamie Redknapp joins Ed Chamberlain to preview Super Sunday Mata knows this season will be defined for United by what happens over the final month.We still have the chance to make it look good, Mata said.It has been a long season with a lot of games but we have the chance now to finish on a high. We have a chance to win a trophy - the FA Cup which the club has not won for a few years now.And I still believe we have a chance to reach the third or fourth position if we win all our remaining games in the Premier League. Clint Capela Jersey. Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester United can only postpone Leicester winning the Premier League Mata has appeared in all 34 of Uniteds league games this season, starting 31 of them, but has struggled to find his best form in a team that is on course to shatter the clubs record low for league goals scored in a Premier League season of 58, which was set in 2004/05.The current side have managed just 42 from 34 games but Mata says now is not the time to reflect on this seasons struggles.Mata said: Like the team, I have had good and bad moments but I am really focused on these important games we have between now and the end of the season because we can still win a trophy and get fourth place.The end of the season is the time to look back. Juan Mata parades the FA Cup with former Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres Mata is the only member of Uniteds squad to have tasted glory in the FA Cup, winning it with Chelsea in 2011/12.The 28-year-old Spaniard cherishes the memory and is hopeful he can taste more success in the competition on May 21.It was a great feeling, Mata said. It was my first season in England and we won two trophies - the FA Cup and the Champions League - but the FA Cup was very special because it was the first one.We played against Tottenham in the semi-final and Liverpool in the final and I have great memories from the games and from the first trophy I lifted in England.Hopefully I can do it again. Also See: Man Utd video Man Utd fixtures Man Utd stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '