Gameday 123: Pirates look to complete sweep against Mariners

Jake Woodford vs George Kirby

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After a 10-game losing streak, the Pirates have made two of those back against the Mariners and now have an opportunity for a series sweep on Sunday.

Bailey Falter struck out eight in 5.2 innings pitched, while David Bednar picked up his 22nd save of the season.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Joey Bart, and Rowdy Tellez all had multiple hits. IKF hit his first home run as a Pirates, one of three total hits.

Jared Triolo and Rowdy Tellez also went deep for the Pirates.

The Pirates will have Jake Woodford on the mound, coming off six innings of one-run baseball in his last start. Seattle will have George Kirby on the mound as they try to salvage the series and avoid the sweep.

Pirates Lineup

2B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

DH - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Oneil Cruz

C - Joey Bart

1B - Rowdy Tellez

LF - Bryan De La Cruz

CF - Michael A. Taylor

RF - Ji Hwan Bae

3B - Jared Triolo

Mariners Lineup

CF - Victor Robles

DH - Julio Rodriguez

C - Cal Raleigh

LF - Luke Raley

2B - Jorge Polanco

1B - Justin Turner

RF - Dominic Canzone

3B - Josh Rojas

SS - Leo Rivas

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Jake Woodford (0-4, 5.87 ERA, 23 IP, 5 BB, 14 K)

SEA - George Kirby (8-9, 3.42 ERA, 144.2 IP, 17 BB, 143 K)

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