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More offensive struggles, 2 JJ Bleday homers doom Pirates in 2nd straight loss to A’s

By Joe Smeltzer, Pittsburgh Baseball Now
Pittsburgh Pirates v Oakland Athletics OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Michael A. Taylor #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates catches a ball hit by JJ Bleday #33 of the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Oakland Coliseum on April 30, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
By Joe Smeltzer, Pittsburgh Baseball Now

This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates had more than double the hits and exactly double the runs Tuesday night compared to the night before.

They still lost, 5-2, guaranteeing a series loss to the A’s in Oakland.

The Pirates drew first blood right away, taking a 1-0 lead on a Connor Joe home run in the first inning. Joe finished the game with a pair of hits.

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