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Pirates Preview: Bucs start second half in battle of Keystone State

Pirates’ bats surge late to sweep White Sox 9-4 Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz celebrates with teammates at the dugout after scoring on a Nick Gonzales two-RBI triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (Paul Beaty/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the second half of the season with momentum, winning four of their last six games including a three-game sweep against the Chicago White Sox right before the break.

For the first time since late April, the Pirates (48-48) hold a .500 record.

The Pirates start their second half by hosting the Philadelphia Phillies (62-34), who have the best record in Major League Baseball.

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