The Pittsburgh Pirates (37-42) will aim for a surprising sweep over the San Diego Padres (37-43) on Thursday afternoon. Pittsburgh opened the series with a 9-4 win on Tuesday before adding a 7-1 victory on Wednesday. San Diego is on a four-game losing streak and is 7.5 games back of the Dodgers for third place in the National League West. Right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove (6-2, 3.88 ERA) will be on the mound for the Padres, while right-hander Luis Ortiz (2-3, 3.74 ERA) is making the start for Pittsburgh.'
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