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Pirates Preview: Can Bucs avoid sweep against scorching Brewers?

Pirates Mets Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) throws against a San Diego Padres batter in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

The Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled 14-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night for two-straight losses to open the series.

Starter Paul Skenes lasted only four innings while the bullpen — which included an inning from infielder Jared Triolo — allowed 10 runs in four innings.

The Pirates (51-70) will try and avoid a fifth-straight loss on Wednesday afternoon, while the Brewers (75-44) will got for a 12th-straight win.

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