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Pirates Preview: Jared Jones looks to even series vs. Cardinals

Squandered chances, Cubs’ big inning sink Pirates 7-2 Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, May 10, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)
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PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 7-4 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night in the first of a seven-game homestand at PNC Park.

Mitch Keller was roughed up for six runs (five earned) in five innings pitched. At the plate, Jack Suwinski went 3 for 3 with a three-run home run.

The Pirates (40-44) will attempt to even the series against the Cardinals (44-40) behind Jared Jones on Wednesday night.

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