Three of the starts were outstanding, and the Pirates won the first four.

The Pirates won it in 16, by a score of 4-2.

The Pirates won for just the fourth time in 17 games.

The Pirates swept the series and had won seven straight games.

The Pirates won in the 10th inning, 7 to 6.

The Pirates had won 27 of their last 38 games.

The Pirates have won five consecutive games and eight of nine.

The Pirates won the first four games of the series, in 1991, 1993-94 and 1996.

The Pirates are 11-1 at home and have won five of their last six games over all.

The Pirates scored four runs and won the game 5-3.