Jorge Sosa found himself in an unfamiliar situation, but gave the Marlins just enough.

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John Bowker reported that his right knee "feels much better" after receiving additional treatment on it Sunday morning. Bowker exited Saturday's game after three innings due to soreness in that knee.

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PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez hit a three-run homer and Zach Duke pitched into the seventh inning for the second consecutive start, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

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Gone is any attempt at avoiding 100 losses. Gone is the opportunity to seal a winning record at home. Yet the Pirates came out at PNC Park on Saturday night proving that playing for pride can sometimes be enough.

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25 (UPI) — Pedro Alvarez socked a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third Saturday and the Pittsburgh Pirates went on to defeat Houston 6-4.

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Right knee soreness forced Pirates outfielder John Bowker to leave Saturday's game against the Astros after the fourth inning.

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