Phillies vs. Pirates prediction: MLB picks, best bets Friday
Eagles and Steelers. Flyers and Penguins. Penn State and Pitt.
Bragging rights for the state of Pennsylvania continues this weekend.
The Phillies' Joe Ross has appeared in 21 games but makes his first start.
The Pirates' Bailey Falter allowed three runs over his last 35 ²/₃ innings and hasn't watched a ball fly over a wall in his last five starts.
Play $50 on the Pirates.
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I've seen the Miracle Mets, the Music City Miracle, the Miracle On Ice and 'Miracle on 34th Street.'
Add Thursday's Diamondbacks comeback to the lineup.
Brandon Pfaadt (six runs) was flattened. Tommy Henry was no better and the Bravos led 10-4 heading to the ninth inning.
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And then … Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel and Alek Thomas homered off (wait for it) Scott Blewett.
Atlanta's Raisel Iglesias finished the job, allowing three more runs and the Snakes shocked the Braves 11-10!
Gonna go out and play a lottery ticket.
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