Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillonโs return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees.
Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs.
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep.
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Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer missed the teamโs 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after they tested positive for COVID-19.
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Newman's four 2B tie MLB record, lead Pirates over Brewers
Kevin Newman tied a major league record with four doubles and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled over the Milwaukee Brewers 14-4 to snap their eight-game losing streak in the first game of a doubleheader.
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LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6, completing a three-game sweep.