Ron Ieraci

1983 - Jason Thompson broke out of his 3-for-27 slump, banging a career-best five hits with a pair of doubles at Jack Murphy Stadium to lead the Pirates to a 5-3, 14-inning win against the Padres. The win was a boost for both JT & the Bucs, snapping a five game losing string.

5/9: Kelly Wins 1st, Pgh Kid Busy, Extra Sauce, JT Fiver, Bombs/Brawls, Klu & Kline, Mr Swat - 2HR+7RBI, You Again?, Plunkin' Pink, Game Days, '21 May Moves, Ken Goes; HBD Buddy, Tony, Culley & Link oldbucs.blogspot.com

BCT story - John Perrotto; Post-Gazette story - Paul Meyer; 5/9/1988

1988 - Doug Drabek took a no-hitter into the ninth before allowing a pinch-hit, infield single to Randy Ready & after the letdown, a foul-pole HR to ex-Buc Marvell Wynne, winning a 6-2 decision over the San Diego Padres at TRS. Bobby Bonilla had three hits to lead the Pirates.

5/8: Rizzo-DiMaggio, Big Comebacks, AVS Hot, Doug Diamond, Pops 1st & LA Launch, Allies Turn Three, USL/FL Nine, Game Days, A-Ram POTW, Shelty Gone, Capper Slapped, KD Signs; HBD Big O, Bill & Eddie oldbucs.blogspot.com

Theft No Arrest story - Phil Axelrod & Game story Charley Feeney, Post-Gazette; Game story Andy Nuzzo, BCT; 5/8/1978

1978 - The Pirates stole eight bases off Dodger lefty Tommy John & raced their way to a 6-4 win v LA at TRS. Omar Moreno, Frank Taveras & Bill Robinson each swiped a pair of sacks, while Phil Garner and even Pirates hurler Jim Rooker (he had 3 career swipes) joined the parade.

5/7: Max-Luis, Lloyd Dealt, 1st Frame Fireworks, Cutch, 1st For Phil, X-Rated, Larceny, Bombers, 5th Frame Trio, Split Bill, Gus Goes Off, 3-For-1, Clark Cycle, Game Days, Rumors; HBD Alexander, Angel, Keon, Mark & Dave oldbucs.blogspot.com

1986 - 2B Johnny Ray was announced as the NL’s Player of the Month for April. He hit .380 w/18 RBI & was leading the league with a .391 BA. Johnny was the first Pirate to be named POTM since Dave Parker in September, 1978 (John Candelaria was Pitcher of the Month in July, 1983).

5/6: Cliff No-No, Ollie Slam, 1st Review Walkoff, Why They Play 9, Team Effort, OT Dub, Sid Shines, Duelin', Lennox Cycle, Game Days, Johnny POTM, 1st Tarp, Keystones; HBD Yohan, Alberto, Dick, Earl, Bob, Lute & Loose oldbucs.blogspot.com

Post Gazette Story - Paul Meyer; Press Story - Bob Hertzel; 5/6/1987

1987 - Behind the long ball, the Bucs defeated the Padres 10-8 at Jack Murphy Stadium. Three homers were smacked by the usual suspects (Barry Bonds, AVS & RJ Reynolds) with an out-of-the-blue big fly by Rafe Belliard; it was his first career dinger. Rafe had two hits & three RBI.

5/5: Duel Dinger, Cico de Mayo, Up The Stairs, Boppin', Roberto Hot, Big Finish, Hangin' On, Dodgers Swept, Bean-ballin', Pete's Pandora Box, Game Days, Bo POTM, ID Plz, Rumors; RIP Denny, HBD Beau, Tommy, Jose, Eude & Wattie oldbucs.blogspot.com

1965 - For Willie Stargell & Jerry Lynch, it was homer or no count. Lynch banged a pair of early solo shots & Willie added a game-tying long ball in the sixth that was followed by a three-run bomb in the ninth as the duo powered the Pirates to a 6-3 victory v the Cubs at Wrigley.

5/4: Willie Inked, Dewey Slam, Jose Roll, Coastin', Bombs Away, 11-Run Frame, Roman III, Lloyd Loose, Babe Bingo, Winnin' Duels, Game Days, Thompson POTW, TSN/SI Bonds, Hans Day; RIP Ray, HBD Jason, Ken, Smokey, Zip, Vic & Lou oldbucs.blogspot.com

1990 - Bobby Bonilla was the April NL Player of the Month. Bobby Bo hit .279 with seven homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored & 49 total bases, all but the BA leading the league for the opening month. It was back-to-back honors for Bo, who also won the September 1989 award.

5/3: Carmelo-Cole, Bill-Red, Al-Kirby, 17 K, Brian Bops, Zane Zips, Al Ablaze, Rufflin' Feathers, Grays Open, Ray's Run Ends, Whackin' Waner, Hans Hot, Homer-Gate, Game Days, Bo POTM, Gunner Back; HBD Austin, Ivan, Chris, Dutch & Bing oldbucs.blogspot.com

1909: Honus Wagner stole second, third & home (it was said that he touched the plate before Cub pitcher Ed Reulbach even released the ball) to ignite the Bucs' 6-0 victory in the nightcap of a twin bill against the Cubs at the West Side Grounds. They took the opener, 5-2.

5/2: Cruz'ing, Key Gold, Ty/Hyde, Zach & Denny's 1st's, Rallies, Frank Rolls 7, Trip Trips, Twin Zippos, Start With 7, Big Bill Shows, Small Ball, 1st HR, One-Man Show, Game Days; HBD Neftali, Jose, Hawk, George & Freddy oldbucs.blogspot.com

Post Gazette story - Ed Ballinger; Press story - Special; 5/2/1933

1933: The Pirates banged a pair of grand slams to back Bill Swift’s shutout to throttle the Phils 10-0 at the Baker Bowl. Arky Vaughan hit an inside-the-park grannie, then Earl Grace’s followed in the 7th. They were the first pair of Pirates to hit grand salamis in the same game.