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Keller’s complete game, Olivares’ grand slam lead Pirates to win over Angels

By Danny Demilio - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates' Edward Olivares, center, is greeted by Andrew McCutchen (22), Bryan Reynolds (10) and Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By Danny Demilio - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

Need a quick fix to break a slumping offense? Score four runs with one swing.

That’s what Edward Olivares did for the Pittsburgh Pirates, backing Mitch Keller’s complete game in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at PNC Park.

With the game still scoreless in the third inning, the Pirates (17-19) loaded the bases and with one out, Olivares tattooed a no-dour 424-foot home run to left field off of Angels starter Tyler Anderson.

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