1978 – The Pirates break their five-game losing streak by beating the Phils, 5 – 1, to split the 2-game series with their cross-state rivals. The Phils are now four games ahead of Pittsburgh in the National League East.

On September 12, 1978 — 1978 – The Pirates break their five-game losing streak by beating the Phils, 5 – 1, to split the 2-game series with their cross-state rivals. The Phils are now four games ahead of Pittsburgh in the National League East.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 12
National Pastime September 12
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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