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Pirates stuck in neutral, but don't count them out
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Giants relieved to turn ninth inning over to Mark Melancon
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2013 NL Wild Card Game, Pirates beat Reds 6-2
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Top 10 Pirates Postseason Moments: #7 - Pirates win 2013 Wild Card game - Bucs Dugout
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10/1/13: Pirates romp at raucous PNC, advance to NLDS
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Josh Donaldson, Gerrit Cole lead Yankees over Red Sox
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Trout hits 1st HR at Fenway, Angels rout Red Sox 12-4
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NL wild card game: Reds vs. Pirates
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