The Pittsburgh Pirates lost more postseason ground following a 6-4 loss Wednesday to the Minnesota Twins. Edgar Santana took the loss in relief of starter Chris Archer. Archer allowed four runs on six hits over his five-plus innings. He did not walk a batter and struck out seven. The Bucs had 12 hits in the game, but also stranded 12. Minnesota swept the two-game series, putting the Pirates nine games behind the Chicago Cubs. They are now six games back in the Wild Card race. The Pirates open a four-game series with the Cubs tonight, carrying a three-game losing streak. Game time is 7:05pm. Ivan Nova will start for the Bucs. Jon Lester will start for the Cubs.
Milwaukee and Philadelphia remain in the current Wild Card positions. The St. Louis Cardinals are a game behind after winning their eighth game in a row last night.
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