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Keller, bullpen pitch Pirates to 2-1 win over Padres

By RICHARD J. MARCUS, The Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates Mitch Keller Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull/AP)

By RICHARD J. MARCUS, The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1.

Keller kept the Padres off balance by mixing his pitches effectively. He allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings and struck out five. The right-hander entered with an 8.20 ERA after his first five outings this season.

Keller also got his first major league hit, a single to right field in the fifth.

Four relievers combined to give up only one run in 3 1/3 innings for the Pirates.

Richard Rodriguez earned his fifth save by working a scoreless ninth.

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