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Things are going from bad to worse for the Pirates, who lost their seventh straight series after being defeated 8-2 by the Marlins at loanDepot Park on Wednesday night.
Key Moments
The Marlins’ big third inning capped off a stretch of five unanswered runs. With Pittsburgh’s offense struggling this month, it put the game far out of reach.
Player of the Game
Griffin Conine homered and reached base safely in all five of his plate appearances. He homered, doubled, drew three walks and scored three runs.
Stat to Know
The Pirates have now lost seven straight series. Their last series win came when they took two of three games from the Guardians in Cleveland from July 18-19. It was the first series after the All-Star break.
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