Pittsburgh Pirates Defeat Cincinnati Reds 8-5, Split Doubleheader

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Pittsburgh Pirates Defeat Cincinnati Reds 8-5, Split Doubleheader

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds 8-5 in game two of a doubleheader. The Pirates are now 11-15 on the season. They are in third place in the NL Central. Max Kranick made his debut for the Pirates after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. He pitched 4.1 innings, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, a home run and striking out just 3. Mitch Keller had issues with his command and off-speed pitches. His off speed pitches often missed their spots. Roberto Pérez was injured. Pittsburgh Pirates have never hit three home runs in one inning in their 130-year history.


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