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Pirates Preview: Can Bucs at Least Salvage Series vs. White Sox?
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Pirates were shellacked 10-4 by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night for their second-straight loss. The Pirates built a three-run lead, but the bullpen imploded and allowed eight runs over the final four innings. With the loss, the Pirates have lost 10 of their last 11 games. The Pirates (39-60) will look to salvage their weekend series with the White Sox (34-65) on Sunday afternoon. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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04-07-2025
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Pirates Preview: Bucs Try for More Fireworks on 4th of July
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW. The Pittsburgh Pirates capped off a perfect homestand with a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon. The win was the third shutout in a row from the Pirates, who outscored the Cardinals and New York Mets 43-4 for back-to-back series sweeps. Advertisement The Pirates (38-50) will look to keep things rolling on the road against the Seattle Mariners (45-42) on Friday. Happy 4th of July, America! Click here to read more on PGHBaseballNOW. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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29-06-2025
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Pirates Preview: Step Right up and Sweep the Mets?
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Pirates thumped the New York Mets for the second-straight day, winning 9-2 in a rain-interrupted game at PNC Park on Saturday. The offense collected 12 hits for the second straight game while the bullpen worked 7.1 scoreless innings in the win. Advertisement The Pirates (34-50) will go for their second series sweep of the season on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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28-06-2025
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Murrysville couple lost thousands of dollars after check made to JCPenney was ‘washed'
A couple from Murrysville reported that they mailed their check to pay their monthly bill, but instead of settling their account, they became victims of a scam that cost them thousands of dollars. 'Someone altered our check from $19.19 to $7,500,' said Rick Jeske. For years, Rick and his wife have been paying their bills by mailing checks. However, this month, when they sent their JCPenney bill for $19.19, it never reached its destination. 'On Wednesday morning, I received a notification from my bank indicating that our balance was extremely low—thousands of dollars below what it should have been,' Jeske explained. Scammers had intercepted the check, removed the original amount, and rewritten it with a much larger figure. Officials have labeled this scam 'check washing,' a method in which thieves target mailboxes and use chemicals like bleach or acetone to erase the ink. They then write in a new payee and amount before cashing the check. 'Writing a check and mailing it is like leaving your front door wide open,' Jeske cautioned. Channel 11 News has been following recent cases of check washing. Earlier this week, the Ross Township Post Office launched an investigation after several outdoor drop boxes were targeted, leading to stolen and altered checks. Authorities are now urging people to take precautions: Switch to Electronic Payments: Use services like PayPal, Zelle, or Cash App. Use Security Pens: If you must write checks, opt for pens with indelible black gel ink. This ink penetrates the paper fibers, making it more difficult to erase than ballpoint ink. Mail Securely: Avoid leaving checks in unattended mailboxes. Instead, drop them off at a post office during business hours or deposit them in blue collection boxes shortly before the last pickup time to reduce the amount of time they spend in the box. Safeguard Your Mailbox:** Check your mailbox regularly and retrieve mail daily, especially if it contains checks. If you are traveling, consider holding your mail at the post office or asking a trusted neighbor to collect it. Check Your Account Regularly: Review your bank statements and transaction history frequently to identify any unauthorized withdrawals or unusual activity. Report any discrepancies to your bank immediately. 'We immediately closed our checking account, and the bank opened a new account for us. We'll be using these special gel pens if we write checks through the mail,' Jeske shared. Now, they are waiting for their bank to reimburse the cashed check, which is how they initially discovered the issue. Jeske filed a police report and will have to wait to recover his lost funds. 'The bank informed us that they have some protections in place and hope to get our money back within 90 days,' he added. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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22-06-2025
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Pirates Preview: Can Bucs salvage series vs. Rangers?
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 3-2 by the Texas Rangers on Saturday for their sixth loss in their last seven games. Mitch Keller pitched well, but the offense continued to struggle while he's been on the mound and finished 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Advertisement The Pirates (30-48) will try and salvage the series against the Rangers (38-39) in Sunday's matinee on the banks of the Allegheny. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
