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1990 - Doug Drabek fell into an early 3-0 hole before righting himself v the Cubs to win 5-3 for his 21st victory of the season (he won 22 games & the Cy Young). Doug did more than pitch his squad to victory - he doubled, singled & scored twice to help fuel a pair of Buc rallies.
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9/25: 46 For Mike, Craig's Hit Parade, Doug's 21st, 7 Straight, Clinch Day, Ralph Records, Waner Double Trouble, Sweet Sweep, Moore Plz, Hans Hot Date, Game Days, GM Neal, Westlake Joins, HBD Dave, Wilber, Vance, Mike, Tony & Dick oldbucs.blogspot.com
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2025 - It was Paul Skene's final outing of the year & he did his part, leaving after six innings with a 2-0 lead, giving up four hits & fanning seven to set the Bucco record for K’s in a season by a righty with 216. The pen let Cincy tie it up before Pgh pulled it out, 4-3.
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9/24: Super Soph, 10K Wins, Clobberin' Craig, Ante-lopes, Handyman Willie, Blass - 3 Zippos, Rip #20, Game Days, Grays Win & Lose Title Games, Roberto Day, SI Danny, Pedro Deal, HBD Travis, Jeff, John, Jim, Dixie, Paddy & Doc oldbucs.blogspot.com
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1925 - The Pittsburgh Press wrote “The Phillies gave the Pirates a merry tussle in the game that clinched the pennant for the Smoky City…” as the Bucs turned six DPs and edged the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Forbes Field to claim the NL flag for the first time since 1909.
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9/23: '15 '14 & '13 Clinchers, '25 Crown, Craws NNL Champs, Forbes Filled, Rook Roll, Al's 1st, Murry #20, Mr Swat's 51st, On The Case, Game Days, TSN Parker, Jim's Deal, Pud At Rest, ABS, HBD Chris, Jim, Dennis, Moe, Rook, Dino, Lino, John, Joe & Cy oldbucs.blogspot.com
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1971 - Pgh clinched the NL East with a 5-1 win over St. Louis at Busch Stadium. Luke Walker & Dave Giusti teamed up to defeat ace Bob Gibson. After the flag-raising victory, the Buccos eliminated the Giants in the NLCS & dropped the O's in seven games to take the Series crown.
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9/22: Pups Pop, One's Enough, Young Gun, 11 Straight, '75 & '71 Clinchers, Danny Walkoff, Heinie's 19th, Cy's Last Dub, Red On OT, Bad Ball, Game Days, Ed Out, Cito Joins, Kevin Bids, HBD Hunter, Wally, Harry & Flaggy oldbucs.blogspot.com
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1972 - Fueled by a five-run third inning, Pgh clinched their 3rd NL East crown with a 6-2 win over the Mets at Shea Stadium (they took the flag by 11 games). The big frame provided plenty of cushion for Steve Blass, who twirled a seven-hit, seven-strikeout, complete game victory.
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9/21: Tree & Joey Show, Vanimal, S-(Hot) Rod, AJ's 200, Jason Swipe Mark, Barry 30/50 Club, All Smile-ly, '72 Clicher, Boss Baker, 10 For Kiki, Game Days, Connie Goes, HBD Hank, Zach, Antonio, Ben, Jason, Rene, Danny, Sudden Sam, Del, Gil & Tom oldbucs.blogspot.com
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Bob Moose (1969 v NYM @ Shea Stadium) & Nick Maddox (1907 v Brooklyn @ Exposition Park) both spun no-nos OTD. Bob's day was made by a fence-kissing catch by Roberto while Nick was the youngest player to toss a no-hitter at 20 years, 10 months.
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9/20: Moose & Maddox No-Nos, How Low..., 200 For Mitch, Frankie #1000, Jack Walkoff, Gott To Be Good, Mc-K, Super Steve, Turn Two, Willie's 1st, Rollin' 7, Friend Fan, Swifty, Game Days, Burleigh's Finale, HBD Steve, Jay, Randy, Dennis, Vic & Red oldbucs.blogspot.com
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2003 - Jason Bay drove in 8 runs (the franchise record is 9, set by Johnny Rizzo in 1939; Ralph Kiner was the last to chase home 8 in 1950) during a 10-9 loss to the Cubs. Jay hit a pair of homers, including a grand slam, and a double in the 1st game of a twin bill split at PNC.
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9/19: Bay Bash, 9 Spot, Jose Hammer, Curt Slam, Doug's 20th, Bad Backs Back, Big Bob 1-Hitter, Maz Muscle, Danny's 26-Gamer, 50 For Ralph, Rip's 21st, Strandfest, Game Days, #4 Retired, Boss Hunt, HBD Robinzon, John, Ray, Stuffy, Glinn & Yank oldbucs.blogspot.com
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