Kevin Pillar hits two home runs in Angels' win over Pirates
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PITTSBURGH -- It’s nights like Tuesday night that keep Kevin Pillar going. Even when other teams have passed on him. Even when teams who haven’t passed on him have limited his at-bats. As important as the two homers and career-high six RBIs in the Angels’ 9-0 victory over the Pirates

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