The Pittsburgh Pirates failed again to complete a series sweep this season when they fell to the Detroit Tigers 5-1 last night. The Bucs have had 12 tries at a series sweep this season. The Tigers pounded 12 hits, including 10 off Mitch Keller who started for the Pirates and allowed four runs over five innings. His record fell to 4-11 this season. The loss was the Pirates 90th of the season. They are now 40 games under .500.
The Pirates are off today and host the Washington Nationals for three games at PNC Park beginning Friday night.
Cincinnati fell to the Cubs 4-1 in 10-innings Wednesday, allowing San Diego to move back into a National League Wild Card position. The Pirates and Reds will play nine games against each other before the end of the season. The Pirates are 1-9 against Cincinnati this season.
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