Pirates Preview: Step Right up and Sweep the Mets?
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.
The Pittsburgh Pirates thumped the New York Mets for the second-straight day, winning 9-2 in a rain-interrupted game at PNC Park on Saturday.
The offense collected 12 hits for the second straight game while the bullpen worked 7.1 scoreless innings in the win.
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The Pirates (34-50) will go for their second series sweep of the season on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
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