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Pirates To Contribute To Fund Supporting Orlando Massacre Victims

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are stepping up to help the victims of a nightclub massacre in Orlando.

The team announced Friday that they will be donating the proceeds from this Saturday's Pirates Charities 50/50 raffle to the OneOrlando Fund, a nonprofit created to assist those affected by the tragedy.

Supported by Rivers Casino, the Pirates Charities 50/50 Raffle takes place during each Pirates home game throughout the season. Raffle ticket prices are three tickets for $5, 10 tickets for $10 and 40 tickets for $20 with all proceeds benefiting Pirates Charities.

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Raffle ticket sales close after the last out in the sixth inning. The winning number will be drawn, announced in the 8th inning and the winner will receive 50 percent of the total pot.

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