The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles have gone through similar seasons, including manager changes this year.

They get a chance to compare notes Tuesday night in Baltimore for the opener of a three-game series.

The Orioles (66-77) are going from playing two of the best teams in the National League, winning five of six games against the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, to a matchup up with one of the NL's worst teams.

The Pirates (64-80) are on a three-game losing streak after they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. That followed taking all three games in a home sweep of the Dodgers.

Pittsburgh interim manager Don Kelly said Sunday's 10-2 blowout defeat to the Brewers at least gave him a chance to substitute liberally.

"Wanted to get those guys off their feet a little

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