Pirates RHP Mitch Keller shuts down Nationals
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Jack Suwinski and Alfonso Rivas homered to back right-hander Mitch Keller's eight scoreless innings Thursday as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the visiting Washington Nationals 2-0 to take three of four in the series.
Keller (12-9) allowed two hits, walked one and struck out seven. He combined with David Bednar -- who pitched a perfect ninth for his 35th save -- on the two