Mariners' Bryce Miller hopes for longer leash in finale vs. Pirates

Bryce Miller won't have to look over his shoulder on Thursday afternoon. The Seattle Mariners' right-hander will start the finale of a three-game interleague series at Pittsburgh, and he won't have teammate Luis Castillo warming up in the bullpen in the fifth inning.

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