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Pirates unable to complete sweep vs. Twins after Heller implodes in 10th

Pirates unable to complete sweep vs. Twins after Heller implodes in 10th Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ben Heller delivers during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, June 9, 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 had a chance to complete the sweep over the Minnesota Twins but fell 11-5 after Ben Heller imploded in the 10th inning at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Twins tagged Heller (0-1) for seven runs, six of which were earned, on five hits. Heller walked one, hit three batters and struck out a pair.

Manuel Margot opened the onslaught with an RBI triple. After the Twins (34-31) loaded the bases against Heller, Willi Castro was hit with a pitch to plate another. Carlos Santana doubled home two and Carlos Correa plated a pair with a base hit. Max Kepler drove in the Twins’ seventh run of the extra frame with a single to left.

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