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Odd pitching plan keeps imploding on Pirates

By José Negronin Sacramento, Calif.

Jared Jones didn't last long, Carmen Mlodzinski lasted curiously long, and the Pirates lost for the eighth time in 10 games, crushed by the Athletics, 11-2, Monday night at Sutter Health Park. They're now 36-37, under .500 for the first time since March 31.Read More

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