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The Pirates (38-58) mercifully have just one game left before the All-Star break. They’ll look to at least put an end to their eight-game losing streak against the Twins (47-48) on Sunday. Click here to read more from PGHBaseballNOW.com.
Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) vs. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08)
The Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to a big swing from Kody Clemens, followed by a bat flip.
The losing streak has now reached a season-high eight games after getting blown out 12-4 by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon at Target Field.
The Twins’ starter needed 34 pitches to get back to the dugout. He joked that 34 pitches is fine for the first three innings, but a bit much for the first inning alone.
Minnesota Twins star shortstop Carlos Correa left the team's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after being involved in a scary collision.