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PITTSBURGH -- The San Diego Padres are learning on the go and Luis Perdomo, one of six rookies in the lineup, learned a difficult lesson.Perdomo gave up Gregory Polancos tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the minor leagues as the Pirates defeated the Padres 6-4 on Tuesday night.Polancos three-run blast deep into the seats in right-center was his 16th homer, put the Pirates ahead 5-2 and keyed a four-run sixth inning that included Francisco Cervellis RBI double.Padres manager Andy Green felt Perdomo made a mistake on the home run ball to Polanco by trying to challenge him up and in with a fastball.Hes not ready to make that pitch in that situation yet because its going to come back over the plate and it did, Green said. Luis is a power sinker guy right now and thats the pitch he needed to throw. Its all part of the learning process.Perdomo (5-6) was tagged for six runs -- five earned -- in five innings. The rookie, who was selected from the St. Louis Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft in December, walked three and struck out three as his ERA rose to 6.80.As a Rule 5 pick, Perdomo must stay in the major leagues all season or be offered back to the Cardinals. The 23-year-old believes he has benefited with his time with the Padres.I have learned a whole lot, almost too much, Perdomo said. I know I am a better pitcher because of being up here. I just have to keep working hard and try to get better.Pirates manager Clint Hurdle batted Polanco, the third-year right fielder, in the cleanup sot of the batting order for the first time in his career. However, Polanco said he did not change his approach while batting fourth.As always, when you have two strikes, if you see a pitch close to the plate, you have to swing, Polanco said. He left it right there, and I put a good swing on it.Kuhl (2-0) allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four and walking four. He made four starts with the Pirates earlier this season and was 6-3 with a 2.37 ERA in 16 starts for Indianapolis.David Freese had three hits and scored three runs and Josh Harrison added two hits for the Pirates, who improved to 4-6 in a 12-game stretch against teams who are at least 10 games under .500.Pittsburgh remained three games out of the second NL wild card.Tony Watson pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.Rookie Jabari Blash had two hits and two RBI, including a solo home run off Watson, for the Padres. Wil Myers hit his team-leading 22nd homer, a solo shot off Antonio Bastardo in the eighth inning, and Yangervis Solarte had two hits.After a 36-minute rain delay, Kuhl gave up both runs in the first inning when Alex Dickerson hit an RBI double and scored on Blashs single.The Pirates tied it 2-2 as Sean Rodriguez hit a run-scoring groundout in the second inning and he added an RBI single in the fourth.TRAINERS ROOMPirates: RHP Tyler Glasnow (right shoulder discomfort) will make a rehab start Sunday for Double-A Altoona after pitching a three-inning simulated game Tuesday afternoon, the first time he faced hitters since going on the DL on July 24. . Polanco returned to the starting lineup after being limited to pinch-hitting during the previous four games because of left shoulder discomfort. ... Freese started after sitting out Sundays loss to Cincinnati with left elbow discomfort.ROSTER MOVEThe Pirates optioned RHP Curtis Partch to Indianapolis to make room for Kuhl. 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NEW YORK -- Notre Dame coach Mike Brey walked off the court at Barclays Center and said with a big smile on his face, God, I love Brooklyn.As well he should after the Fighting Irish completed their second successful stretch in the borough, beating Northwestern 70-66 on Tuesday night in the championship game of the Legends Classic.In March, Notre Dame beat Michigan and Stephen F. Austin here to advance in the NCAA Tournament, where the Fighting Irish went on to the Elite Eight.We got karma, Brey said. I said to (ESPNs) Doris Burke when I went for the interview, Brooklyn magic still. That had a crazy finish like the Stephen F. Austin game. We were down to Michigan. I love the fact that were coming back for the ACC Tournament. Im sure going to try and stir up the ghosts again in March. Were comfortable here and I dont want to overanalyze it.The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament will be held in Barclays Center for the first time this season.Matt Farrells three-point play with 14 seconds remaining gave Notre Dame the lead, and his two free throws 11 seconds later sealed the victory.Northwestern had a 66-65 lead with 39 seconds to play after a drive by Bryant McIntosh. Notre Dames Steve Vasturia missed a jumper, but Northwestern threw the ball away on an inbounds pass, setting the stage for Farrell.He drove the lane and was knocked to the floor as the ball went in. He sat on the court, looked at the photographers and stuck his tongue out before being mobbed by teammates.The Wildcats still had a chance, but McIntosh missed a drive with 4 seconds left and it was Farrell who grabbed the rebound and was fouled.I wasnt really sure where they were throwing the ball because me and Steve were both right around there. V.J. (Beachem) was going to take it. He just kind of threw it to me at the top of the key, Farrell said. I dont know who was on me, but I had a mismatch. There was a big on me. So I just wanted to get in the lane and try to make a play. Ultimately, I end up making a good play. It was just kind of surreal in the moment, just trying to make a play and I end up falling.He was asked about what happened next as he sat on the court.Just having fun, the New Jersey native said. Just being back home and being in this building. Its a lot of fun playing with these guys.Farrell, the tournament MVP, and Vasturia both had 18 points for the Fighting Irish (5-0). Bonzie Colson added 13 points and 11 rebounds.This has been blossoming since March, watching him through the summer, Brey said of Farrell. I dont think the staff or his teammates are sshocked.dddddddddddd Theres an edge about him, a fearlessness about him and Im just so thrilled that hes come out of here a really confident guy and really knows hes got the keys to the car.Scottie Lindsey had 18 points for the Wildcats (3-2), and Vic Law added 14 points with seven rebounds. McIntosh finished with seven points on 3-for-18 shooting.Nathan Taphorn, who threw the ball away before Farrells three-point play, had 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from 3-point range.Notre Dame, which beat Colorado 89-83 in the semifinals, led by 12 early in the second half. Northwestern, which beat No. 22 Texas 77-58 in the semifinals, chipped away and was finally able to make some headway when the Fighting Irish went more than 4 minutes without scoring. During the drought, Taphorn hit two 3s and Law added another to make it 55-54 with 11:04 to play.They know how to win. Theyre a tough team. Theyre well-coached, Northwestern coach Chris Collins said. I have great respect for who they are and the plays they made down the stretch. We had our chances. All that being said, we had a one-point lead and the ball with 20 seconds to go. We werent able to close the deal.And that was because of the long inbounds pass that went out of bounds.Taphorns a kid that I trust as an inbounder, Collins said. Hes kind of our specialist. Hes done that his whole career.Northwestern finished 11 of 18 from 3-point range, while the Fighting Irish were 8 of 18. The Wildcats had a 37-27 rebounding advantage.BIG PICTURENotre Dame: The Fighting Irish have plenty of experience back from last seasons team that reached the Elite Eight and they will need that as they approach the Atlantic Coast Conference season. They were picked seventh in the preseason ACC poll.Northwestern: The Wildcats have had two tough losses this season but hope to make a run at their first NCAA Tournament bid.POLITICAL FANSSeated behind the Notre Dame bench were Rep. Peter King of Long Island and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.OLD PALSWhen Brey was an assistant to Mike Krzyzewski at Duke he handled the recruiting of Collins and was successful. While at Duke, Collins played in three NCAA Tournaments and one Final Four.UP NEXTNotre Dame: The Fighting Irish return home for games against Chicago State on Saturday and Iowa next Tuesday in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge,Northwestern: The Wildcats play Bryant at home on Friday and then Wake Forest in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on Monday. ' ' '