Lewis Hamilton has defended his Mercedes team despite suffering yet more reliability issues during the Russian GP, which he believes ended his chances of an unlikely race victory. Hamilton, who started the race in 10th because of an engine failure, recovered to P2 and at one stage cut eventual winner Nico Rosbergs gap out in front to seven seconds.However, after a warning from his Mercedes team, Hamilton then had to ease off because of a water pressure issue with less than 20 laps to go. Toto Wolff branded fans who peddled conspiracy theories regarding Hamiltons reliability before the race as lunatics, and the world champion was later asked whether he thought the team were prioritising his team-mate after Rosberg enjoyed another trouble-free afternoon as he extended his championship lead to 43 points. Rosberg extends title lead Nico over forty points clear of Lewis after Sochi victory From my side of the garage the mechanics are having a hard time, Hamilton told Sky Sports F1. But I have absolutely every bit of confidence and faith in them.The majority were on Nicos car last year and Nicos guys were with me for the last three years since i joined. The team all of a sudden swapped for no apparent reason. Toto Wolff has strongly denied claims from some fans that Mercedes are sabotaging Lewis Hamiltons season But thats not the reason were having these issues, theyre somewhere else. I dont know where the issues are coming from but for sure the team and guys in the background, they need to work hard to try and rectify these.We were doing 800 kilometers a day in testing and the car was almost seen as bullet-proof. Then, all of sudden were having all these problems. But dont jump the gun, that [prioritising Rosberg] hasnt happened in the last three years and I dont believe theres any reason for that to happen now.Mercedes team boss Wolff claims that Rosberg was also struggling with reliability issues during the race, with his power unit offering up some strange signals. Hamilton may be happy with more damage limitation after enduring a near-nightmare weekend in Sochi, but he believes he was on course to end the Germans winning streak before the issue with his engine occured.It happened, I just had to try and nurse it home Im glad it finished, Hamilton, who battled past Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas, added. It was a problem leading to a failure. Weve got a long way to go with not so many engines, so we just need to do a better job.There wasnt a doubt in my mind that I couldnt win it, I had the pace. But I had a problem with the engine so I had to back off. I wasnt at full throttle down the straights.I have no idea how critical the engine was, there was no indication for me in the car. But I had to slow down. Rosberg, on the other hand, has now won seven consecutive races - four this season - and sealed his first ever F1 career grand slam after sealing Sochi pole, race win and setting the fastest lap of the afternoon, a track record.He still hasnt completed a competitive overtake all season and led from start to finish in Russia, but still maintains that his colleague will come back stronger.Lewis is going to come back, of course, Rosberg said. Hes on it and more motivated than ever. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade Also See: Report: Rosberg wins ahead of Hamilton WATCH: Vettel rages at Kvyat Jarome Iginla Jersey . The Hockey Canada Foundation is donating $50,000, with Hockey Quebec contributing $15,000. 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Justin De Fratus (3-1) pitched a scoreless inning for the win. Jonathan Papelbon finished for his 36th save in 39 chances. The Pirates entered the night with a 1 1/2-game lead over Atlanta and Milwaukee for the second NL wild card. The last-place Phillies have won 10 of 15. "It was a tight, well-pitched game, but we gifted them a run," Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said. Galvis led off the seventh with a grounder to deep shortstop for a single off Justin Wilson (3-4). After a pair of strikeouts, Galvis stole second. He scored on Francos hit to right. "I just come in, work and try to get better every day," Franco said. Galvis hit a drive way out to right to tie it at 3 in the fifth. "He likes to be the guy on the baseball field," manager Ryne Sandberg said. "He has hidden pop and he hits in big moments." The Pirates lost a run after a video review showed that a fan reached over the fence and touched Starling Martes drive to left-centre in the fifth. Marte was awarded a double instead of a homer and was stranded at third. The Phillies took a 1-0 lead in the first on Chase Utleys RBI single. Franco hit a popup to shallow right that fell for a double when second baseman Neil Walker couldnt see it in the lights. Jordy Mercers RBI double in the second tied it at 1. Russell Martin hit a two-run double to right, giving the Pirates a 3-2 lead in the third. Phillies starter David Buchanan helped himself with an RBI single after Galvis hit a double off the right-field wall iin the second.dddddddddddd Buchanan allowed three runs -- two earned -- and four hits in six innings. Pirates starter Edinson Volquez gave up three runs and six hits in six innings. "I threw 90 pitches. He took me out," said a frustrated Volquez, who actually threw 92 pitches. TRAINERS ROOM Pirates: RHP Charlie Morton threw a simulated game, but it doesnt appear hell come off the disabled list soon unless the Pirates need a starter. Morton had been pitching with a sports hernia. ... INF Josh Harrison returned to the lineup for the first time in four games. Harrison, who aggravated a left ankle injury Saturday, played 3B and led off. Phillies: SS Jimmy Rollins sat out after injuring his left hamstring running out a one-out triple on Monday night. Sandberg said Rollins is day to day. UP NEXT Pirates: Former Phillies right-hander Vance Worley (6-4, 3.05 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday night. In 2011, Worley was 11-3 with a 3.01 ERA and finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting while helping the Phillies win a fifth straight division title. He was traded to Minnesota in 2012 in a deal for CF Ben Revere. Phillies: RHP Jerome Williams (3-0, 2.84) makes his sixth start since joining the team last month. Hes allowed two runs or less in four of five outings. GLOVE WORK Franco robbed Andrew McCutchen of an RBI hit with a diving, backhanded grab on his sharp grounder down the line in the fifth. Franco, a top prospect, has started three straight games. The Phillies have to determine whether Franco or Cody Asche is their third baseman of the future. Franco also can play 1B. THREE UP, THREE DOWN Phillies setup man Ken Giles pitched a perfect eighth and has retired 20 straight batters. Giles, who throws a 100 mph fastball, has a 1.13 ERA in 38 appearances. He has 57 strikeouts in 39 2-3 innings. GOING STREAKING Marte extended his hitting streak to nine games with his fourth straight multihit game. He is batting .367 with six homers since Aug. 9. ' ' '