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May 19, 1979: Pirates Blank Cubs in Jim Rooker’s First Start of Season

Lefty Jim Rooker made his first start of the season a good one, going eight and a third shutout innings in a 3-0 shutout...

May 18, 1979: Pirates Outslug Cubs for Third Straight Win

The Pirates won their third straight game, 9-5, by outhitting the Cubs.  Each team had three longballs and, oddly, both starters went the distance. ...

May 17, 1979: Willie Stargell Powers Pirates to Series Win Over Mets

Willie Stargell went deep twice off left-handers as the Pirates edged the Mets, 6-5.  The win gave the Bucs the rubber match in their...

May 16, 1979: Mike Easler Walks It Off in 13

Mike Easler found a good time for his first home run of the year and the second of his career.  The longball gave the...

May 15, 1979: Walks, Lack of Offense Doom Pirates in 3-0 Loss to Mets

The Pirates could do nothing with Craig Swan and Don Robinson walked . . . well, everybody, leading to a 3-0 loss to New...

May 14, 1979: A Day Off With the Mets on the Way

The Pirates had a Monday off-day, with the Mets coming to Pittsburgh for a three-game series.  Expected starters were Craig Swan, Kevin Kobel and...

May 13, 1979: Candelaria Roughed Up in Loss to Reds

The Pirates continued their habit of alternating wins and losses for the 14th game.  John Candelaria gave up ten hits to the Reds in...

May 12, 1979: Pirates Edge Reds on Hits by Stargell, Moreno

The Pirates got a pair of two-out, RBI hits from Willie Stargell and Omar Moreno in the seventh inning to eke out a 3-2...

May 11, 1979: Blyleven, Bullpen Roughed Up in Loss to Reds

Bert Blyleven and Kent Tekulve continued their early-season struggles as the Pirates dropped an 8-4 decision to the Reds at Three Rivers Stadium.  The...

May 10, 1979: A Day Off and a Look at How the Pirates Assembled Their Bullpen

The Pirates got a day off to return home for a series against Cincinnati.  Bert Blyleven was set to face Bill Bonham in the...

May 9, 1979: Pirates Win Wild Game Against Braves, 17-9

The Pirates won a wild and crazy 17-9 game against the Braves as the replacement umpires -- MLB was in the midst of an...

May 8, 1979: Rick Rhoden Makes Pirates Debut in Loss to Atlanta

The Pirates traded Jerry Reuss for Rick Rhoden on April 7, knowing that Rhoden was having some arm problems.  He wasn't able to make...

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