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Keller Directs Pirates over Rays to Clinch Series Win
Reynolds drove in 3 runs and Keller allowed 2 earned runs over 7 innings as Pittsburgh ended Tampa Bay’s six-game winning streak.
- On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 at PNC Park, with starting pitcher Mitch Keller throwing seven strong innings and right fielder Bryan Reynolds driving in three runs.
- Coming off a 13-inning loss on Saturday where Pittsburgh used six relievers, Keller preserved arms for the bullpen while helping the Pirates take two of three games against the Rays.
- Solo home runs by pinch-hitter Spencer Horwitz and third baseman Nick Yorke extended the lead, while Keller recorded five strikeouts to reach 856 career strikeouts, eclipsing Rick Rhoden for 10th place on the Pirates' all-time list.
- Right-Hander Wilber Dotel made his major league debut in the ninth inning, allowing a solo home run to Junior Caminero before securing the win as the Pirates improved to 13-9 on the season.
- After an off day on Monday, the Pirates open a three-game series on Tuesday at Texas facing former teammate Andrew McCutchen, while the Rays begin their own series against Cincinnati.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 37%
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