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Pirates' Tough Loss: Hot Bat Benching Sparks Debate
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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly faced criticism after a tough loss to the Washington Nationals. In a crucial seventh-inning situation, Kelly replaced hot-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe with rookie Nick Yorke, who grounded into a double play. Lowe had been on a tear, driving in five runs in back-to-back games, but Kelly stood by his decision. The Pirates remain tied for first in the NL Central, with fans and analysts questioning the move.
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