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Pirates Preview: Paul Skenes makes first start since All-Star Game

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked out a 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park on Monday night.

Mitch Keller tossed seven-strong innings and Nick Gonzales drove in the game-winning run in the eighth to help carry the Pirates over their division foes.

Entering play on Tuesday, the Pirates (51-49) trail the Cardinals (52-48) by one game for second place in the division and are a half-game out of a Wild Card spot.

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