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McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:19 -0400

PITTSBURGH - It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.

Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Matt Garza couldn't have asked for a better return to a major league mound after a 10-month layoff.

Harrell strong but Astros lose 1-0 to Pirates

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:06:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Lucas Harrell threw 98 pitches Sunday, and most were very good.

Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:42:09 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff Sunday. He didn't need it to shut down the majors' worst team.

Snider powers Pirates past Brewers 7-1

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:35:24 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The ball left Travis Snider's bat and he took off with his head down. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder had imagined driving the ball into the Allegheny River since he joined the team last summer.

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.

Harang improves but Mariners fall to Pirates 4-1

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:25:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The start to Aaron Harang's 12th season in the majors didn't exactly go as planned.

Marte's HR keys 4-run 8th as Pirates beat Brewers

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:10:29 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Clint Hurdle insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates weren't thinking about their long losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.