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The Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked out a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night for their sixth win in their last seven games.
Andrew McCutchen hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth, and David Bednar held on in the ninth for his 17th save in as many chances.
The Pirates (45-62) will look to notch a series win against the Giants (54-53) and Justin Verlander at Oracle Park on Tuesday night.
First pitch is set for 9:45 p.m.
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