Pirates Preview: How long of a leash does Contreras have Friday night?

The Pittsburgh Pirates (28-27) return home to the friendly confines of PNC Park as they get ready for a three-game series with division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals (25-32).

The Pirates finally broke through on the last possible date and won their first series in May after beating the Giants on Wednesday by a score of 9-4.

The bats finally broke loose against the Giants, and Mitch Keller pitched another good game.

The first pitch in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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