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Blue Jays Chase Sweep Against Struggling Pirates
25 May
Summary
- Blue Jays aim for a four-game winning streak.
- Dylan Cease leads American League in strikeouts.
- Pirates have lost six of their last eight games.

Coverage of Major League Baseball begins this Sunday at 12:00 PM ET with the Pittsburgh Pirates facing the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays enter the game on a season-high four-game winning streak, demonstrating strong pitching and defense. They will rely on their ace, Dylan Cease, who leads the American League with 84 strikeouts and holds a 2.98 ERA.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling, having lost two straight and six of their last eight contests, bringing them to a .500 record. They sit at the bottom of the competitive National League Central division. To break their slump, the Pirates will start right-hander Mitch Keller, who has a 4-2 record and a 3.86 ERA through his first 10 starts.
Both "MLB Sunday Leadoff" and "Sunday Night Baseball" are weekly showcases featuring significant matchups throughout the season, available on Peacock and NBC. Additionally, NBC Sports will stream one out-of-market game daily on Peacock during the 2026 MLB season.