(AP) -- Despite letting a potential victory slip away, the Pittsburgh Pirates hope to continue one of their best stretches of the season behind a starting rotation that's been one of the best in the major leagues this month.
Jeff Locke will try to pitch the Pirates to their eighth win in 10 games when they wrap up a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Pittsburgh got another strong start Saturday with A.J. Burnett going seven innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold a one-run lead after six and the Pirates (25-18) lost 4-2 in 11, ending their five-game winning streak.
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