Thirty-three years ago today: doubleheader sweep draws Bucs within half game of first
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By the time the '79 Pirates reached Montreal in late July for a four-game series, they had emerged as pennant contenders. A series-opening doubleheader sweep commenced one of the most memorable stretches--including one weekend vs. Montreal and two weekends vs. Philadelphia--of the season.
