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Author: Wilbur Miller

Having followed the Pirates fanatically since 1965, Wilbur Miller is one of the fast-dwindling number of fans who’ve actually seen good Pirate teams. He’s even seen Hall-of-Fame Pirates who didn’t get traded mid-career, if you can imagine such a thing. His first in-person game was a 5-4, 11-inning win at Forbes Field over Milwaukee (no, not that one). He’s been writing about the Pirates at various locations online for over 20 years. It has its frustrations, but it’s certainly more cathartic than writing legal stuff. Wilbur is retired and now lives in Bradenton with his wife and three temperamental cats.

May 22, 1979: Pirates’ Win Streak Ends at Six in Loss to Expos

The Pirates saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in Montreal.  The Expos' 6-3 win also dropped the Pirates a game under...

May 21, 1979: Pirates, Blyleven Beat Expos to Extend Win Streak to Six

Bert Blyleven got his first win of the season and the Pirates extended their winning streak to six in a 4-2 win in Montreal. ...

May 20, 1979: Pirates Complete Sweep of Cubs With 6-5 Win

Five Pirates pitchers withstood 15 Cubs hits well enough to hang on for a 6-5 win, completing a three-game sweep in Chicago.  Three home...

May 19, 1979: Pirates Blank Cubs in Jim Rooker’s First Start of Season

Lefty Jim Rooker made his first start of the season a good one, going eight and a third shutout innings in a 3-0 shutout...

May 18, 1979: Pirates Outslug Cubs for Third Straight Win

The Pirates won their third straight game, 9-5, by outhitting the Cubs.  Each team had three longballs and, oddly, both starters went the distance. ...

May 17, 1979: Willie Stargell Powers Pirates to Series Win Over Mets

Willie Stargell went deep twice off left-handers as the Pirates edged the Mets, 6-5.  The win gave the Bucs the rubber match in their...

May 16, 1979: Mike Easler Walks It Off in 13

Mike Easler found a good time for his first home run of the year and the second of his career.  The longball gave the...

May 15, 1979: Walks, Lack of Offense Doom Pirates in 3-0 Loss to Mets

The Pirates could do nothing with Craig Swan and Don Robinson walked . . . well, everybody, leading to a 3-0 loss to New...

May 14, 1979: A Day Off With the Mets on the Way

The Pirates had a Monday off-day, with the Mets coming to Pittsburgh for a three-game series.  Expected starters were Craig Swan, Kevin Kobel and...

May 13, 1979: Candelaria Roughed Up in Loss to Reds

The Pirates continued their habit of alternating wins and losses for the 14th game.  John Candelaria gave up ten hits to the Reds in...

May 12, 1979: Pirates Edge Reds on Hits by Stargell, Moreno

The Pirates got a pair of two-out, RBI hits from Willie Stargell and Omar Moreno in the seventh inning to eke out a 3-2...

May 11, 1979: Blyleven, Bullpen Roughed Up in Loss to Reds

Bert Blyleven and Kent Tekulve continued their early-season struggles as the Pirates dropped an 8-4 decision to the Reds at Three Rivers Stadium.  The...

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