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    Pirates lose Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz to injuries in 7th

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    PITTSBURGH -- Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and shortstop Oneil Cruz were both injured running the bases and removed in the seventh inning Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners .

    McCutchen singled to left field with one out and began limping just as hae reached first base. Ji Hwan Bae ran for McCutchen, who extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games.

    Two batters later, Cruz hit a two-run double to right field and stumbled as he rounded second base. Jared Triolo replaced him as a pinch runner.

    McCutchen was diagnosed with left knee discomfort and Cruz with left ankle discomfort.

    The Pirates snapped a 10-game skid Friday.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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