MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates edge Oakland Athletics (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Monday. Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hit a sacrifice fly to help his team take the lead in the eighth inning. The Pirates are on a six-game winning streak.

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hits a sacrifice fly, scoring Ji Hwan Bae and giving the Pirates the lead in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 5, 2023. The Pirates defeated the Athletics 5-4. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears throws against the Pirates. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo throws against the Athletics. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz scores in the first inning. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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