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May 31, 1979: Foli’s Walk-Off Single in Tenth Completes Sweep of Cubs

A clutch single by Tim Foli in the tenth inning gave the Pirates a walk-off victory over Chicago, 4-3.  The win finished a three-game...

May 30, 1979: Rooker Throws Two-Hitter as Pirates Stomp Cubs

In his third start since returning from the disabled list, Jim Rooker went the distance against Chicago to give the Pirates their fourth straight...

May 29, 1979: Don Robinson Goes Eight as Pirates Pummel Cubs, 8-0

Don Robinson threw shutout ball for eight innings and Dave Parker had three extra-base hits as the Pirates hammered Chicago, 8-0, at Three Rivers...

May 28, 1979: Candelaria, Bill Robinson Lead Pirates in 6-1 Win Over Mets

The Pirates got a strong start from John Candelaria and three RBIs from Bill Robinson to win the rubber game of their three-game series...

May 27, 1979: Bill Robinson’s Blast Gives Pirates 2-1 Win Over Mets

The Pirates lost starter Jim Bibby in the fourth inning of a good start.  The bullpen, though, held the fort until a Bill Robinson...

May 26, 1979: Mets Hammer Blyleven, Bullpen, and Win, 10-8

The Mets don't have one of the NL's better lineups.  You wouldn't have known it today, though, as they scored ten runs off Bert...

May 25, 1979: Pirates and Mets Play to Fogbound, 11-Inning Tie

The Pirates and Mets played to an odd and contentious 3-3 tie at Shea Stadium.  With visibility limited by a thick fog, the game...

May 24, 1979: An Off-Day as the Pirates Head to New York for Four

The Pirates had an off-day as they traveled from Montreal to New York for a four-game series with the Mets.  They're set to start...

May 23, 1979: Steve Rogers Too Much for Pirates in 3-0 Loss

Montreal ace Steve Rogers threw a complete game shutout as the Pirates dropped a 3-0 game to the Expos.  The win gave home team...

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...

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