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Pirates Recap: Johan Oviedo Pitches Pirates to a Series Win Over White Sox

Johan Oviedo was unstoppable today.

The right-hander made his second start of the season, throwing 6.2 shutout innings with no walks, five hits, and five strikeouts. That performance, plus a Canaan Smith-Njigba triple, helped the Pirates beat the White Sox 1-0 on Sunday.

Oviedo got some protection from the Pirates offense in the bottom of the second. Smith-Njigba tripled to center with one out, and scored the lone run of the game on a sacrifice fly by Jack Suwinski.

From there, it was all Oviedo, who allowed just one hit until the fifth inning.