Bucs stop Cubbies by taking 3 of 4 in opening series

The wind had to be blowing out because the Buc's hitters kept hitting balls out of Wrigley.  The Cub's pitchers had no chance at containing the Lumber and Lightning.  The Pirates won 7-0 and 9-3 at Wrigley.  The teams split a pair at Three Rivers.  The pirates hit 9 homeruns and batted .325 in 4 games.  Willie Stargell was 8 for 17 with 2 hr's and 4 rbi's.  Manny Sanguillen had 8 rbi's and Richie Zisk was 7 for 15.  The Bucs scored 29 runs while only allowing 11 runs.  Here is a quick recap of each game:

Game 1 - Cubs 7, Bucs 2

Fergie Jenkins gets the win going 7 strong innings while Bruce Sutter gets the save.  Jim Hickman hit 2 hr's and had 5 rbi's for the Cubbies.

Game 2 - Bucs, 11, Cubs 1

Steve Blass escapes trouble almost every inning scattering 11 hits while only allowing 1 run.  Rick Reuschel's neck was sore after giving up 11 runs.

Game 3 - Bucs 7, Cubs 0

Dock Ellis was surperb only allowing 2 hits pitching a complete game shutout striking out 8.  The Bucs hit 4 homeruns to support him.

Game 4 - Bucs 9, Cubs 3

Milt Pappas gives up 8 runs while Jerry Reuss gets the win for the Bucs.  The Pirates hit 4 homeruns for the second straight game.

--submitted by Frank Aluzzi--