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Pirates Preview: Quick stop in Lone Star State

Pirates rally but Aroldis Chapman blows save in Pirates’ 3-2 loss to Mets Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
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TEXAS — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

After winning the first two games of the series, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped the finale against the Seattle Mariners 10-3 on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Jake Woodford had his first poor start with the Pirates and took the loss. Joey Bart connected on a two-run homer and Oneil Cruz finished with two hits.

After a three-game series at home, the Pirates (58-65) will hit the road for a quick three-game set against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers (57-68).

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