With their 4-0 victory of Houston combined with the St. Louis 6-5 loss to Cincinnati and Milwaukee’s 4-0 loss to Colorado, the Pirates find themselves in sole possession of first place. The date is the latest the Bucs have been on top of the standings since mid-July of the 1997 season.

On July 25, 2011 — With their 4-0 victory of Houston combined with the St. Louis 6-5 loss to Cincinnati and Milwaukee’s 4-0 loss to Colorado, the Pirates find themselves in sole possession of first place. The date is the latest the Bucs have been on top of the standings since mid-July of the 1997 season.

 


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