3-Run 8th Inning Lifts Bucs Over Cards
A three-run eighth inning gave the Pittsburgh Pirates the lead and they held off a ninth inning threat to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Monday night.
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A three-run eighth inning gave the Pittsburgh Pirates the lead and they held off a ninth inning threat to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Monday night.
The Florida Marlins finished off both a three-game sweep and a season sweep of the Pirates with a 4-1 win Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. The Pirates have also now moved within two losses of clinching their 19th straight losing season.
It was another long night over at PNC Park on Saturday as the Florida Marlins' Anibal Sanchez pitched a one-hitter and the Pirates lost 3-0. The only thing that stood between Sanchez (8-7) and the second no-hitter of his six-year career was Neil Walker's one-out single to left field in the third inning.
The Pirates were looking to start their three-game series against the Florida Marlins off on the right foot Friday night; instead, they got pounded in a 13-4 rout at PNC Park.
The Pirates were looking to finish off a three-game sweep in Chicago Sunday afternoon, but two errors by shortstop Ronny Cedeno helped to dash those hopes as the Cubs pulled off a 6-3 win.
Derrek Lee came through in his return from the disabled list as the Pirates looked to make it two in a row against the Chicago Cubs. Lee hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Bucs to a 7-5 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were buyers at the trade deadline, but they became sellers on Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never looked back en route to a 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday afternoon.
Two home runs were enough to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a one-run lead heading to the ninth inning, but Joel Hanrahan let it slip away.
The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced that they have signed outfielder Jose Tabata to a six-year contract extension Sunday morning.
After team officials introduced their latest first-round draft pick, the Pirates took to the field Saturday afternoon and pulled out a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds in front of a packed PNC Park.
MLB.com Pirates beat writer Jenifer Langosch joined Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook .
MLB.com draft analyst Jonathan Mayo joined The Fan Morning show Tuesday to discuss the Pirates signing their two top drafts picks Monday night.
The Pirates took an early lead Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee, but couldn't hold on as the Brewers came from behind for a 2-1 win in 10 innings and a series sweep.
Kevin Correia continued his success away from PNC Park as the Pirates looked for a rare win in Milwaukee Saturday, but the offense failed to show up once again in a 1-0 loss to the Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin joined the Vinnie and Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to discuss his NL Central-leading club and how he's been able to assemble such a successful team in a small market.
Andrew Fillipponi is joined by Ryan Ludwick on the Rivertowne hotline after today's 9-2 Pirates win.
After ending a 10 game slide on Monday night, the Pirates looked to start a new winning streak in game two of their series in San Francisco. But Chris Stewart hit his first major league home run and Aubrey Huff had another solo shot as the Giants defeated the Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night.
Not even a players-only meeting Saturday night could prevent the Pirates' losing streak from reaching double digits. The San Diego Padres broke the game open with a three-run sixth inning en route to a 7-3 victory at PNC Park Sunday afternoon.
The month of August has been anything but kind to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the trend continued Saturday night. Paul Maholm was charged with seven runs after allowing 10 hits in 6 2-3 innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Pirates 13-2.
The Pirates slide back to reality continued Friday night as they added once again to the loss column coming off a sweep at the hands of the fifth place Chicago Cubs.
A three-run eighth inning put the Chicago Cubs ahead for good as they held on for a 7-6 victory Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs engaged in a pitching duel Wednesday night at PNC Park. However, the team that does not call Pittsburgh home pulled out the win.
Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the Fan Morning Show Tuesday to give his thoughts on the Pirates.
The lawsuit was filed under seal and only recently made public.
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer already on unpaid leave is accused of driving under the influence for the third time.
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Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood say a dump truck got stuck on its side after falling into a hole.
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The lawsuit was filed under seal and only recently made public.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
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Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Continuing on his historic tour through western Pennsylvania, Boaz takes us to the Century Inn, just in time for America’s birthday.
Pittsburgh native Hannah Rosenberg unveils her writing journey and the messages behind her book.
Dr. Lori turns back time with these items from the 1800s!
The America250 celebrations are all over the city. Daisy Jade is taking us to the Fort Pitt Museum to explore how they are gearing up for this Saturday’s birthday bash!
On this Taste It Tuesday, Ron and Heather get their hands on the Sheetz Big Glizzy hot dog!
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Two former emergency room nurses allege dangerous misconduct inside a Pennsylvania hospital's emergency department and accuse hospital leaders of failing to act. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz has more.
From constant check-ins to solving every problem before our kids have the chance, many parents admit they're hovering more than they'd like. But is there a better way? Journalist Meg St-Esprit has been exploring the rise of helicopter parenting and the surprising benefits of giving kids a little more independence.
Hot dogs aren't the only symbol of summer. So are summer vacations. But it's nearly July, so is it too late to plan that trip? Not according to Jim Garrity and Alicia Mayzel of AAA.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
