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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.

June 25, 1979: Pirates Split Two With Mets

The Pirates and Mets split a doubleheader in New York.  The twinbill resulted from the teams' 3-3 tie, played over 11 innings on May...

June 24, 1979: Pirates Shut Out by Rick Reuschel

Cubs' starter Rick Reuschel shut the Pirates out on five hits as Chicago won the rubber match of the three-game series at TRS.  The...

June 23, 1979: Pirates’ Win Streak Ends With Loss to Cubs

The Pirates dropped a 4-3 decision to Chicago, ending their winning streak at six.  Don Robinson held the Cubs to five hits over seven...

June 22, 1979: Pirates Beat Cubs for Sixth Straight Win

Bert Blyleven won his fourth straight decision and the Pirates got their sixth straight, 7-2, against the Cubs.  The win moved the Bucs to...

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...

First Pitch: How the Pirates’ System May Be Structured Going Forward

Thanks to the pandemic, we've probably already seen the last of the Pirates' farm system as we've known it for six years (since they...

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...

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