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Yardbarker on MSNAndrew McCutchen's notable feat is one of few highlights in another underwhelming season for PiratesClemente — a Baseball Hall of Famer — played for the Pirates from 1955-72. During this span, Pittsburgh won two World Series titles. When he won the 1971 World Series MVP, the former right fielder slashed .414/.452/.759 in seven games against the Baltimore Orioles, lifting the Pirates to the title.
Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.
The Pittsburgh Pirates had strong pitching performances, including from rookie right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows, but the offense failed i
Mike Burrows has shown improvement as a starter dating to his first outing in late May, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have continued to keep him on a short leash, turning to the bullpen when the 25-year-old has run into trouble.
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PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Phillies with a 2-1 win Sunday.