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Skenes steps up, but Pirates still limp home 2-5

By Greg Macafeein Tampa, Fla.

Paul Skenes' seven innings with one unearned run allowed the Pirates to salvage a second victory from their season-opening seven games here in Florida, beating the Rays, 4-2, today at George M. Steinbrenner Field.Read More

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