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Pirates collapse in 8th inning vs. Marlins; lose 10th straight

Pirates collapse in 8th inning vs. Marlins; lose 10th straight Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dauri Moreta reacts after being taken out of the game during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

MIAMI — Mitch Keller turned in an excellent start and Henry Davis slugged his first-career home run and it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were about to snap their nine-game losing streak.

However, the Miami Marlins rallied for five runs against the Pirates’ bullpen as they defeated Pittsburgh 6-4 on Thursday night at loanDepot Park.

With the Pirates leading 4-1, Dauri Moreta loaded the bases without recording an out in the eighth inning. Derek Shelton turned to Carmen Mlodzinski, who allowed a two-run single to Bryan De La Cruz on the first pitch.

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