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Pirates Preview: Skenes, Gilbert make for exciting pitching matchup

Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their 10th game in a row after falling 8-2 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Mitch Keller was roughed up while former Pirates pitcher Martín Pérez struck out a season-high eight batters in his third start since he was traded to the Padres.

After a day off to try and reset on Thursday, the Pirates (56-64) will look to stop their major slide against the Seattle Mariners (63-59) in an intriguing pitching matchup at PNC Park on Friday night.

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