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Phils’ 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck

By Associated Press

Phillies top Pirates 8-6 PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Didi Gregorius #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

By Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Phillies had won five in a row. They began the day trailing NL East-leading Atlanta by 1 1/2 games.

Philadelphia visits the Braves for a three-game series starting Tuesday night.

Bryce Harper and Philadelphia finished the home portion of their schedule with a record of 47-34.

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