The Pirates third starter, left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter, will start in the series opener on July 4 and then the fifth starter, rookie right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows, starts on July 5, according to José Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports.

Pirates Pitcher Paul Skenes Now on Startling Statistical Pace Not Seen in Over a Century originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates improved their record to 38-50 on the season with a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday as manager Don Kelly's pitching staff recorded its third straight shutout victory.

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