This article originally appeared onPGHBaseballNOW.com.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 8-4 by the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening game of a weekend series on Friday night.
Pittsburgh built a three-run lead thanks to Alexander Canario’s three-run home run, but the Phillies responded with seven unanswered runs before a Jared Triolo bases loaded walk in the ninth.
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The Pirates (15-30) will look to even the series against the Phillies (26-18) on Saturday night.
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