Pirates seek series sweep against White Sox in Thursday finale

The Pittsburgh Pirates look for a series sweep against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night following two earlier victories. A win would bring the Pirates to an above-.500 record for the first time since the 2018 season. The upcoming finale carries significance for the National League wild card race, where Pittsburgh currently sits five games back of the final spot. Because the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are idle on Thursday, the Pirates are the only contending team in action. A win would allow Pittsburgh to gain a half-game in the standings, while a loss would result in a half-game deficit. Jared Jones is scheduled to lead the Pirates in the final game of this road series.

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