Pirates Preview: Bucs look to start new streak after shutout loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates had their six-game winning streak end with a 6-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on the Fourth of July.
Pirates' pitching allowed four home runs and the offense managed only four hits, three of which came from Nick Gonzales.
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The Pirates (38-51) will look to bounce back in the second game of the series on Saturday and try put an end to their road woes.
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