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Pirates Snap Losing Streak 10-6

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(PITTSBURGH, PA) - The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.

Zach Duke allowed a run on five hits over six innings to pick up the victory, improving to 8 and 5.

Jason Jaramillo hit a two-run homer with Adam Laroach adding a solo blast and three RBI as Pittsburgh built a 10-1 lead heading to the ninth.

Cleveland scored five runs in their final time at bat with Grady Sizemore hitting a three-run homer and Kelly Shoppach hammering a two-run shot, but it was not enough as the Indians lost for the seventh time in eight games.

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