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Pirates Preview: Big chance to take series from Cards; can Ortiz come through?

Luis Ortiz TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Luis Ortiz #48 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the New York Yankees in the second inning during a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 06, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates (29-27) pulled off the improbable Friday night and completed their comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals (25-33).

The Pirates looked dead in the water for most of the game until the seventh inning, where Ke’Bryan Hayes belted a go-ahead three-run homer, and then Josh Palacios followed Hayes with a monster solo shot.

At one point, the Pirates were down 5-0 and pulled off the comeback and won by a score of 7-5.

The first pitch in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

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