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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 28, 1979: Pirates Take First With Win Over Expos

The Pirates took over first place by half a game with a 5-3 win over the Expos.  They've taken the first three games of...

July 27, 1979: Pirates Take Two From Expos, Move to Within Half a Game of First

It was a big day for Expos' fans, as it featured the return to Montreal of Rusty Staub, who'd been reacquired from Detroit.  It...

July 26, 1979: Reds Win, 9-7, to Sweep Pirates

Cincinnati completed a three-game sweep of the Pirates at TRS, winning 9-7.  The loss was the Bucs' fourth straight following a nine-game winning streak. ...

July 25, 1979: Pirates Lose to Reds in Ten

The Pirates lost to Cincinnati by the same score as yesterday, 6-5.  This time the defeat came in the 10th inning.  It was the...

July 24, 1979: Big First Inning Costs Pirates in Loss to Reds

Starter Bruce Kison retired only one batter before departing as the Pirates dropped a 6-5 decision in the opener of their three-game series with...

Pirates 2020 Preview: The Pitchers

This is a better subject than this year's hitters.  The most interesting thing about half the team's position players will be waiting to see...

July 23, 1979: Pirates Split With Braves, Win Streak Ends at Nine

The Pirates extended their winning streak to nine by beating Atlanta, 7-1, in the first game of a doubleheader.  Bert Blyleven went the distance...

July 22, 1979: Win Streak at Eight as Pirates Take Two From Braves

The Pirates extended their season-high winning streak to eight games by sweeping a doubleheader from Atlanta, with both games decided by one run.  A...

Pirates 2020 Preview: The Hitters

I have to admit, I'm not finding it easy to develop much enthusiasm for the Pirates' 2020 season.  Not only did the Pirates punt...

July 21, 1979: Eighth-Inning Bombs Give Pirates Sweep of Astros

Eighth-inning home runs by Bill Robinson and Phil Garner gave the Pirates a come-from-behind, 6-5 win over Houston.  With that win, the Bucs swept...

July 20, 1979: Pirates Stomp Astros for Fifth Straight Win

John Candelaria went the distance and Phil Garner drove in three runs as the Pirates pummeled Houston, 9-3.  The win was their fifth straight,...

July 19, 1979: Pirates Take Two From Astros

The Pirates took a doubleheader at TRS from NL West-leading Houston and, thanks to a lot of help elsewhere, made a good deal of...

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