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| Pirates Avoid Record Loss in Victory Over Cardinals |
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Garrett Jones hit a game-ending RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a record-setting loss at least for one day, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Sunday to stop a nine-game skid.
The Pirates, who would have assured themselves of a record 17th consecutive losing season with a loss, won after falling behind 5-4 on Rick Ankiel's pinch-hit homer off Jesse Chavez (1-4) in the top of the ninth. Despite allowing the homer, Chavez gained his first victory in the majors.
No team in any of the four major American pro team sports -- major league baseball, the NFL, NBA or NFL -- has had 17 consecutive losing seasons.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
The Cardinals open a series Monday against Milwaukee. Hear the broadcast beginning at 12:42pm on AM 1400 WGIL. |
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