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Buccos bounce Twins 5-2 behind strong start from JT Brubaker

The Pittsburgh Pirates got their second win of the spring on Sunday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. JT Brubaker was in mid-season form and shortstop Chris Owings went deep for a two-run shot to lead the charge for the Buccos.

Brubaker went three strong innings in the start, giving up just a single hit and striking out four batters while walking none. Colin Holderman snagged the win out of the bullpen, however, with a perfect fifth inning.

At the plate, it was Owings who went deep in the fifth with Rodolfo Castro on board to put Pittsburgh up for good 3-1.