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Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep

CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Flashes of excitement, Luis Ortiz's brilliance drive Pirates' series-opening victory against Rangers

PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

Cardinals salvage series split with Tommy Edman's walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning

ST. LOUIS — Bases loaded situations had been a painfully unsuccessful scenario for the Cardinals, and it looked like it might be part of another frustrating loss marked by missed opportunities. But Tommy Edman smacked an RBI single through the infield with two outs and the bases loaded to drive…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 16, 2023

Three triples and solid Roansy Contreras start help Pirates get revenge in series finale victory

PHILADELPHIA — Under fire from a few ex-major league players recently, the Pirates got the last laugh against a current one Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, besting Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard during a 5-0 victory that helped the Pirates avoid a sweep.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

Lopsided 7th inning dooms Pirates in 9-3 loss to Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — Teams don’t win many games when they allow seven runs in an inning.

Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022

Pirates offense finds much-needed spark in 6-4 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — In their first two games in the desert, the Pirates’ offense was dying of thirst, scoring just four runs, three of which came Tuesday in quasi-garbage time of a loss.

Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022

Walk-off wild pitch gives Pirates sweep over Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates’ messaging over this season has been consistent. They’re certain they’ve improved throughout the year, and they have a stat to tell you why.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Bryan Reynolds walk-off homer carries Pirates to roller-coaster win over Brewers

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates promised roster changes after the trade deadline.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds power Pirates to incredible victory in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — David Bednar jogged out from the Pirates dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday, smacked the palm of his glove with his right hand, put his head down and went to work. After a frustrating road trip, the Pirates were three outs from something that…

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Pirates take down Dodgers with unlikely sweep

LOS ANGELES — As the oldest player on the Pirates’ active roster and the only one other than Roberto Perez who was born in the 1980s, Quintana was 11 years old the last time the Pirates swept a series at Dodger Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022