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Pirates Preview: Hill, Velasquez to Face Nationals in Twinbill
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MLB Power Rankings: Rays, Pirates become latest to join exclusive 20-wins-before-May club
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Palacios homers in 9th as Pirates beat Cardinals 7-6 for 5th straight win
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Pirates 16-1 Nationals (Apr 29, 2023) Final Score - ESPN
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Rays reach 12-0 to match best streak, close in on MLB record - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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