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1979 Season Replay

June 21, 1979: Off-Day as Pirates Head Home to Face Cubs

The Pirates are off as they travel home following a 5-3 West Coast trip.  They won the last five and are currently 33-28.  They're...

June 20, 1979: Pirates Top Giants for Fifth Straight Win

The Pirates got a big early lead and then scored three late runs to pick up an 8-5 win over San Francisco.  The win...

June 19, 1979: Garner and Ott Lead Pirates to 9-4 Drubbing of Giants

Phil Garner had five hits and Ed Ott drove in three runs to help the Pirates beat San Francisco, 9-4.  The win was their...

June 18, 1979: Pirates and Giants Rained Out

The first game of the Pirates' series in San Francisco was rained out, to be made up when they return at the end of...

June 17, 1979: Pirates Complete Sweep of Dodgers With 5-1 Win

Ed Whitson allowed only two hits over seven and a third innings as the Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in Los...

June 16, 1979: Don Robinson Goes the Distance as Bucs Beat Dodgers

Don Robinson threw a complete game as the Pirates won for the second time in Los Angeles, 6-3.  Robinson allowed just five hits, although...

June 15, 1979: Pirates End Losing Streak Behind Blyleven and Big Ninth Inning

The Pirates put an end to their five-game losing streak by beating the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 6-2.  Bert Blyleven threw shutout ball into...

June 14, 1979: Padres Beat Pirates in 14 Innings to Complete Sweep

The Padres outlasted the Pirates in a fourteen-inning game, winning 2-1 to sweep the three-game series.  The loss was the Bucs' fifth in a...

June 13, 1979: Bats Still Quiet as Pirates Lose Fourth Straight

The Pirates again couldn't get much offense going, this time against San Diego starter Bob Owchinko.  The result was a 3-2 loss, the team's...

June 12, 1979: Gaylord Perry Shuts Down Pirates Again

Ten days after beating the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Padres' ace Gaylord Perry did it again in San Diego, throwing a complete game in a...

June 11, 1979: A Day Off and Another Question for Readers

The Pirates are on their way to San Diego for three.  They currently sport a 28-25 record and stand in fourth place, half a...

June 10, 1979: Bucs’ Defense Costs Them in Loss to Giants

A pair of errors made the difference as the Pirates dropped a 7-4 decision to San Francisco.  The win gave the Giants two of...

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