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1979 Season Replay

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 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...

June 27, 1979: Bucs’ Bullpen Implodes in 12-9 Loss to Mets

The Pirates and Mets resumed their home-and-home series at Three Rivers Stadium and the home team's relievers probably would have just as soon stayed...

June 26, 1979: Blyleven Stops Mets in 2-1 Bucs Win

Bert Blyleven gave up just one run over eight innings as the Pirates beat the Mets, 2-1.  Blyleven allowed only four hits and a...

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...

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