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 and won for just the second time in their last 14 games.

Jacob Wilson doubled in the second inning for the Athletics' (73-82) lone hit. The A's only other baserunner came with one out in the third inning, when Brett Harris was hit by a pitch.

Braxton Ashcraft followed Chandler (3-1) and struck out six batters without allowing any hits over three innings. Dennis Santana pitched the ninth for his 14th save, ending a game that lasted just

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