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PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 inningshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bfdfd120c3664d7c88cfd3e5d6a3203d/BBO--Astros-Pirateshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bfdfd120c3664d7c88cfd3e5d6a3203d/BBO--Astros-Pirates

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter.]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:28 -0400Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirateshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/995e4fc1e4ac493faea6fa24322d160d/BBN--Pirates-Metshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/995e4fc1e4ac493faea6fa24322d160d/BBN--Pirates-Mets

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.]]>Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400Pirates activate Francisco Liriano for starthttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e5bf28a84bee4b5fb2ce90a628917c1b/BBN--Pirates-Lirianohttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e5bf28a84bee4b5fb2ce90a628917c1b/BBN--Pirates-Liriano

NEW YORK - Francisco Liriano made his long-awaited NL debut Saturday, coming off the disabled list to pitch against the Mets.]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:24:10 -0400