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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.

July 18, 1979: Pirates’ Leaders as They Prepare for the Second Half

The Pirates have one more day off following the All-Star Game as they head home.  They'll face Houston in a four-game series that starts...

July 17, 1979: Dave Parker Named MVP as NL Stars Beat AL, 7-6

Dave Parker showed off his cannon of an arm in right as MLB's stars met in Seattle.  Parker gunned down two runners in the...

July 16, 1979: Pirates Off for All-Star Break

The Pirates have three days off for the All-Star Game.  Well, most of them do.  The team's lone representative, right fielder Dave Parker, will...

July 15, 1979: Jim Bibby, Bill Robinson Lead Pirates to Win Over Braves

Jim Bibby had a good start, and Bill Robinson had three hits and three runs, to lead the Pirates to a 7-3 win in...

July 14, 1979: Candelaria, Braves’ Errors Produce Pirate Win

John Candelaria threw a complete game five-hitter and the Pirates benefited from five Atlanta errors in a 5-1 win over the Braves.  Omar Moreno...

July 13, 1979: Friday the 13th Bad Luck for the Pirates

The Pirates came into Friday the 13th with a four-game winning streak, but their luck disappeared.  The Braves got 14 baserunners and brought home...

July 12, 1979: Pirates Win, 5-3, to Sweep Astros

The Pirates won their fourth straight, beating Houston, 5-3.  The win gave them a three-game sweep on the road. For much of the game, Astros'...

July 11, 1979: Kison Goes the Distance in 5-1 Win Over Astros

Bruce Kison allowed just six hits and no walks in a complete game, 5-1 win over Houston.  The win was the Pirates' third straight. For...

July 10, 1979: Pirates Hold Off Astros for 4-3 Win

The Pirates survived a ninth-inning threat to get a 4-3 win in the opener of a three-game series in Houston.  The Bucs needed four...

July 9, 1979: Pirates Head to Houston for Three

The Pirates have a day off as they travel to Houston for a three-game series.  They're currently stand at 41-38, in a virtual tie...

July 8, 1979: Pirates Split Two With Reds

The Pirates split a doubleheader in Cincinnati.  The first game was a 4-2 loss, their fourth straight and third straight to the Reds.  They...

July 7, 1979: Reds Jump on Don Robinson, Beat Pirates, 6-2

Don Robinson lasted only an inning and a third as the Pirates lost to the Reds in Cincinnati, 6-2.  The defeat was their third...

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