Pirates rally for 6-5 victory, delay Dodgers from clinching NL WestSeptember 30th, 2009 Pirates rally past Dodgers 6-5, delay clincherPITTSBURGH — Right fielder Andre Ethier misplayed Lastings Milledge's two-run single that drove in the winning run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for four in the ninth inning to beat the Dodgers 6-5 and prevent Los Angeles from clinching the NL West title Sunday. The Dodgers went ahead 5-2 by scoring three runs in the top of the ninth against Matt Capps (4-8), only to let the Pirates stage their best rally of a dismal season in which they are four losses from losing 100 games.
Brewers turn season-high 4 double plays, beat Pirates for 21st straight time at home, 4-1August 31st, 2009 Brewers post 21st straight home win over PiratesMILWAUKEE — Shortstop Craig Counsell helped Milwaukee turn a season-high four double plays and drove in two runs as the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 21st straight time at home, 4-1 Sunday. The Brewers' streak is the longest such string in the majors since the Indians beat the Baltimore franchise 27 times in a row at Cleveland Municipal Stadium from 1952-54.
Brewers 2, Pirates 0July 22nd, 2009 Brewers 2, Pirates 0DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Milwaukee 10, Pittsburgh 6.
Pirates 2, Giants 0July 19th, 2009 Pirates 2, Giants 0DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_San Francisco 6, Pittsburgh 4.
Pirates agree to terms with C Child and RHP NeverauskasJuly 12th, 2009 Pirates agree to terms with 2 playersPHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with free agent catcher Dylan Child and right-hander Dovydas Neverauskas. The moves were announced Saturday before the Pirates faced the Philadelphia Phillies.
Astros 5, Pirates 0July 8th, 2009 Astros 5, Pirates 0DP_Pittsburgh 1, Houston 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Houston 9.
Astros 4, Pirates 1July 7th, 2009 Astros 4, Pirates 1E_Berkman (5). DP_Pittsburgh 1, Houston 2.
McCutchen's single in ninth leads Pirates to comeback win over Indians, Lee 3-2June 26th, 2009 Pirates rally to beat Indians in ninthPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hit a game-ending bloop single to score Jack Wilson and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. McCutchen, a top prospect recalled when the Pirates traded All-star Nate McLouth June 4, singled to left off Matt Herges (2-1) with runners on first and third and no outs in the ninth.
Pirates 3, Indians 2June 26th, 2009 Pirates 3, Indians 2No outs when winning run scored. E_Valbuena (4).
Pirates rough up Carl Pavano, beat Indians 10-6 to halt 5-game slideJune 25th, 2009 Pirates rough up Pavano, beat Indians 10-6PITTSBURGH — Carl Pavano didn't give his offense a chance to turn another big ninth inning during the Indians-Pirates interleague series into a potentially huge comeback. Zach Duke allowed one run in six innings, Adam LaRoche drove in three runs and the Pirates didn't wait to get into Cleveland's slumping bullpen to start scoring, roughing up the struggling Pavano during a 10-6 victory over the Indians on Wednesday night.
Pirates demote No. 2 starter Ian Snell, who is 11-27 since mid-2007June 25th, 2009 Pirates send slumping Snell to minorsPITTSBURGH — Ian Snell, the Pittsburgh Pirates' No. 2 starter, has been demoted to the minors after winning only once in his last 12 starts.
Pirates 10, Indians 6June 25th, 2009 Pirates 10, Indians 6E_Valbuena (3), Duke (1), An.LaRoche 2 (8). DP_Cleveland 2.
Peralta's 3 RBIs, Huff's 8 shutout innings lead Indians past Pirates 5-4June 24th, 2009 Huff's 8 shutout innings halt Tribe slidePITTSBURGH — Jhonny Peralta homered and drove in three runs to support rookie David Huff's eight shutout innings and the Cleveland Indians halted a six-game losing streak, dodging yet another ninth-inning bullpen collapse to beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night. The Indians, who blew a pair of five-run leads and a seven-run lead during their losing streak, led 5-0 going into the ninth before nearly giving up another big lead.
Mets, Pirates postponed due to rain, no makeup date setJune 4th, 2009 Mets-Pirates game rained outPITTSBURGH — The New York Mets' scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain Wednesday night. A makeup game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m.
Pirates place Rule 5 pick reliever Veal on disabled list with a right groin strainMay 31st, 2009 Pirates place rookie Veal on DLPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the 15-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. The team said on Sunday that Veal was injured while pitching against the Houston Astros on Friday.
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