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Kratz pitches for 2nd team in same season

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This probably isn't what the Pittsburgh Pirates had in mind when they traded for catcher Erik Kratz a week ago.

In the midst of a 15-3 blowout to the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night, the Pirates called on Kratz to take the mound, his second time this season getting on the bump.

On April 27, back when he was a member of the Houston Astros, Kratz gave up two runs on three hits when he was asked to pitch with his team down 9-1.

He wasn't nearly as bad this time, giving up two hits and recording one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Following the game, his strikeout victim, Brandon Belt, said he wanted another shot at the veteran.

"I want a rematch," Belt told reporters.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)

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