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Pirates sweep Twins as Mlodzinski expected to return soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Pirates sweep Twins as Mlodzinski expected to return soon

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a series sweep against the Minnesota Twins this weekend. Bryan Reynolds secured a walk-off win with a two-run home run in the opener, followed by a 10-9 victory in Saturday's slugfest. In the finale, Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 batters as the Pirates earned a more comfortable win. Carmen Mlodzinski was placed on the restricted list before the series finale but is expected back for the upcoming series against the Houston Astros.

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Status Watch

•Pirates scored 25 runs in the series against the Twins.
•Reynolds' two-run home run in the opener marked a notable comeback.
•Ashcraft's 11 strikeouts set a new career high.
•Mlodzinski is expected back for the series against the Astros starting Tuesday.
•Pirates have now won six consecutive home series against AL opponents.

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9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Series Takeaways: How Sweep it is, More on Mlodzinski

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PITTSBURGH — After a disappointing end to the first series of the homestand, the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded by sweeping the […] The post Pirates Series Takeaways: How Sweep it is, More on Mlodzinski appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
— Yahoo Sports

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