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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.

Pirates falter against Nationals, lose 6-2

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:14:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Clint Hurdle was confident he has made the right mode, even though if didn't work out.

Moore, Espinosa homer, Nationals beat Pirates

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:36:22 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Tyler Moore knew what Clint Hurdle was thinking.