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Pirates bullpen collapses in sixth; lose to Braves 11-3

By Cody Potanko: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

Pirates bullpen collapses in sixth; lose to Braves 11-3 Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) is pulled in the second inning of a MLB spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert/AP)

By Cody Potanko: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

Mitch Keller had a fine outing, but the Pittsburgh Pirates (4-10-2) and their bullpen collapsed as they lost to the Atlanta Braves (6-7-2) 11-3 Sunday afternoon.

Yohan Ramirez came in for Angel Perdomo in the sixth inning after Perdomo allowed two baserunners and reached his pitch count limit.

Ramirez then allowed a two-run double to Ehire Adrianza, giving the Braves a 4-3 lead.

Ryan Casteel came to the plate following Adrianza and proceeded to drive in the Braves’ fifth run of the game. The sixth-inning nightmare continued for Ramirez as Joe Hudson hit a two-run homer, making it a 7-3 Braves’ lead.

Ramirez needed 21 pitches to record the last out of the sixth inning.

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