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Kison was a fierce competitor

PITTSBURGH — When you think of a fierce Pittsburgh sports competitor, the image that probably comes to mind is Jack Lambert.The snarl revealed missing teeth and a clue to his disposition. Woe to those who had to spend a Sunday afternoon trying to neutralize his hostility.On the other hand, ...

Wacha’s no-hit bid ends in ninth; Cardinals blank Pirates, 5-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Wacha came close, again.The St. Louis righty lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning for the second time in his career, denied when pinch-hitter Colin Moran led off with a single Sunday in the Cardinals' 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates."It's just a slight ...

Pirates trying to wedge four outfielders into three spots

PITTSBURGH — Look at it this way: Last year the Pirates had trouble coming up with three starting outfielders.This season they’re trying to wedge four outfielders into three spots.That has to be progress, right?They made the sensible decision Saturday when they kept Austin Meadows and ...

Pirates drop third straight to Padres

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Freddy Galvis drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning with San DiegoÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ second successful squeeze bunt of the game, and the Padres rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 Sunday for their third win of the four-game series.Pittsburgh took a 5-4 lead into the ...

Unofficial ‘Cutch Night’ went off without a hitch

PITTSBURGH— Thanks, Cutch.That was the theme of Andrew McCutchenÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ return to PNC Park Friday night, and the unofficial Cutch Night went off without a hitch.There were the requisite video tributes, extended standing ovations and a lopsided Pirates’ victory. McCutchen hit a double and threw ...

Giants avoid sweep in 5-0 shutout victory over Bucs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gorkys Hernandez homered off Ivan Nova to spark a five-run sixth inning, Nick Hundley added a three-run drive and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Sunday to stop a season-high six game-losing streak.Derek Holland (2-4) allowed four hits and five walks ...