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Pirates Pound White Sox 9-3 Behind Chandler’s Strong Start
Rafael Flores Jr. homered and six Pirates had multiple hits as Pittsburgh won for the seventh time in nine games.
- On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field, with rookie pitcher Bubba Chandler pitching six strong innings and striking out eight.
- Pittsburgh jumped ahead 5-0 in the first inning against Chicago starting pitcher Sean Burke, who allowed seven runs and eight hits in just 1 1/3 innings, matching career worsts.
- Every Pittsburgh starter contributed at least one hit in an 18-hit outburst, with Rafael Flores homering and collecting three hits. Oneil Cruz added three hits and two RBIs, while Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs.
- Pittsburgh's seventh victory in nine games keeps the Pirates in contention for the third National League wild card spot. Chicago's loss trimmed the White Sox lead in the American League Central to two games over Cleveland.
- Chicago will send RHP Davis Martin to face the White Sox on Wednesday night, while Pittsburgh has yet to announce a starting pitcher for the matchup.
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Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox
Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3.
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