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Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter.

Pirates can't contain Brewers in 5-1 loss

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:26:34 -0400

PITTSBURGH - A.J. Burnett knew the Milwaukee Brewers were going to run whenever they got the chance. So did catcher Mike McKenry. And manager Clint Hurdle. And just about everybody else on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirates

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Reliever Mark Melancon said his heart sunk. Second baseman Brandon Inge figured, that's it, two runs. Pedro Alvarez watched from third base and tossed his head back, disappointed.

Weeks powers Brewers past Pirates again, 12-8

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:08:18 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Rickie Weeks was so fed up with his season-long slump that he called Brewers hitting coach Johnny Narron for some early batting practice Tuesday.

Locke muffles Cardinals in Pirates' 9-0 win

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:10:18 -0400

ST. LOUIS - It was a milestone day for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who took the NL Central lead for the first time since last July and reached 15 wins in April for the first time since 1992.