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Pirates Preview: Homestand continues against Twins

Mitch Keller Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) (Hakim Wright Sr./AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittbsurghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to complete the sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, falling 11-7 at PNC Park.

Bailey Falter surrendered four first-inning runs and Ben Heller gave up five runs out of the bullpen in his team debut.

The Pirates (29-33) will now welcome the Minnesota Twins (33-29) to Pittsburgh for the start of a weekend series on the banks of the Allegheny.

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