WORCESTER — Sean Brackett threw for 246 yards and six touchdowns, including a 7-yard strike to former NFL running back Dexter McCluster, and ran in for two more scores to lead the Massachusetts Pirates past the New York Streets, 68-53, Saturday night at the DCU Center.

McCluster, who signed with the Pirates last week and had a touchdown in his National Arena League debut in a win at New York on Monday, made four catches for 33 yards in his first home game for Massachusetts, which won its second straight to improve to 3-4.

With Columbus' loss to Carolina, the Pirates moved back into playoff contention with the win.

Their next game is June 15 at Orlando.

Pirates receiver Mardy Gilyard made seven catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns, and Devonn Brown had 68 yards and two TDs.

Robert Jones gave the Streets (3-3) the early lead with his 15-yard TD catch from quarterback EJ Nemeth. Jones hauled in a game-high 148 yards and three scores.

The Pirates answered on its next possession with Brackett connecting with McCluster. Brackett then opened the second quarter with back-to-back touchdown runs for a 19-7 lead.

Quayvon Hicks added a 3-yard TD scamper and Mike Weaver's rouge kickoff for two points made it a 27-14 Pirates lead.

The Streets managed to tie it, 27-27, early in the third quarter, but Brackett and the Pirates answered again, this time reeling off 19 straight points.

Defensively, the Pirates' Kavika Luafatasaga had an interception, and Lawrence Austin led with 12 tackles.