Neil Walker's fifth-inning double in Saturday's loss not only extended his hitting streak to 11 games, but it put the second baseman in select Pittsburgh company.

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John Lannan allowed only one run for the second consecutive start, Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and four RBIs and the Washington Nationals broke a three-game losing streak with a 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Rodriguez homered for the 308th time in his career in the fifth, an inning after hitting a two-run single off the wall as part of a five-run Nationals’ fourth.

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On Saturday, the Pirates' 9-2 loss to the Nationals ended another frustrating night for Maholm, who lasted only 4 1/3 innings in front of 30,263 at PNC Park.

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First baseman Jeff Clement is unlikely to play again in 2010 after an exam on Saturday revealed that he had pulled his left oblique muscle.

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Pittsburgh has tweaked its rotation for its upcoming weekend series against the Nationals. Charlie Morton, initially slated to pitch on Saturday, will now go on Sunday. Taking the hill on Saturday will be Paul Maholm.

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Charlie Morton will remain in the Pirates' rotation for the time being — at minimum through his next start on Saturday — but he'll be pitching with a checklist. Atop the Pirates' priorities is getting Morton to pitch more aggressively.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates squandered another lead before losing 8-7 in 11 innings to the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday night.

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Lorenzo Cain hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Pittsburgh Pirates – Milwaukee Brewers – Lorenzo Cain – Baseball – Sports

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Neil Walker, right, is congratulated by teammate Garrett Jones (46) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Milwaukee.

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Battling irritation in his left knee, first baseman Jeff Clement was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. His placement was made retroactive to Saturday, meaning that Clement will be eligible to return as early as Sept.

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This article has been read 0 times. PITTSBURGH – David Wright hit a three-run homer and Jonathon Niese pitched a five-hitter Saturday night as the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in a game called in the top of the sixth inning because of rain.

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Unable to break out of an offensive funk that has dragged on through most of the month, the Pirates fell to the Mets, 5-1, in a rain-shortened contest Saturday in front of 28,759 fans at PNC Park.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 21 (UPI) — Jon Niese held the Pirates to one run over five innings Saturday, keying the New York Mets’ rain-shortened 5-1 decision over Pittsburgh. New York Mets – Jon Niese – Pittsburgh Pirates – Baseball – Sports

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The Pirates' insistence in keeping Ryan Doumit in the lineup continues to cost Lastings Milledge.

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Manager John Russell said Saturday that the idea of a six-man rotation in September has been broached with interim pitching coach Ray Searage.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Garrett Jones (46) is welcomed to home plate by teammate Andrew McCutchen after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, in Houston.

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This article has been read 0 times. HOUSTON – Bud Norris had a career-high 14 strikeouts and Hunter Pence homered and drove in the tiebreaking run, leading the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

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HOUSTON – Bud Norris had an overpowering finish after a weak start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Norris had a career-high 14 strikeouts and Hunter Pence homered and drove in the tiebreaking run, leading the Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday night.

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Garrett Jones (46) is welcomed to home plate by teammate Andrew McCutchen after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, in Houston.

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