With hope for future, Pirates close home schedule vs. Athletics

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While the Pittsburgh Pirates are headed toward a second consecutive last-place finish in the National League Central, their young pitching staff offers hope for the future.

Before closing out the season with six road games, the Pirates (66-89) will face the visiting Athletics (73-82) in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

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