Getty SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: Manager Don Kelly of the Pittsburgh Pirates argues with homeplate umpire Dan Merzel after Braxton Ashcraft #35 of the Pittsburgh Pirates was called for a balk allowing Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres to score during the sixth inning of a game at Petco Park on August 24, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost their second straight game to the Chicago Cubs, losing by a 4-3 final score.
This latest loss comes after the Pirates lost to
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