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Pirates Preview: Paul Skenes starts in 1st meeting with Cardinals

Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio/AP)
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ST. LOUIS — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to complete the sweep against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday before a day off on Monday.

The Pirates (31-34) fell 11-5 in 10 innings after the Twins rallied for seven runs in the extra frame. It was a tough end to a successful homestand for Pittsburgh, who went 4-2 against the Dodgers and Twins.

The Pirates will start a six-game road trip starting with their first matchup of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals (31-33) at Busch Stadium.

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