Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletcis to end losing skid

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Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletics to end losing skid

Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Athletics on Saturday.

Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds homered for the Pirates (66-89), who recorded their MLB-best 18th shutout of the season an