Houston Astros right fielder Chris Carter (23) looks for the ball as it bounces and Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen heads for second with a double on the hit in the first inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (KEITH SRAKOCIC/AP Photo)

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

10:27 PM - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

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Published May 18th, 2013 - 10:22PM
Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 10:12PM
A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 10:12PM
Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 10:12PM
Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 9:52PM
Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 9:47PM
In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 9:27PM
Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 9:22PM
The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 9:02PM
Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:32PM
Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:27PM
A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:27PM
Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:27PM
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:12PM
Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 7:42PM
IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 7:27PM
Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 7:27PM
After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton. Those missed opportunities ultimately came back to haunt them.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 6:32PM
Danica Patrick said she can't explain why she's popular among NASCAR fans.
Published May 18th, 2013 - 6:22PM
Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.


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