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PHILADELPHIA -- Ty Wigginton hit a two-run homer and Oliver Perez pitched 6 2/3 strong innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates stop a seven-game road losing streak with a 6-1 victory over Philadelphia that eliminated the Phillies from postseason contention. Tike Redman and Jack Wilson each drove in two runs for the Pirates, who have won two straight after losing 10 of 13.
The disappointing Phillies can at most win 87 games, one fewer than San Francisco or San Diego must finish with because they face each other three times. The Phillies (81-75) need one more victory to ensure consecutive winning seasons for the first time since 1982- 83. That's little solace for a team picked by many last spring to win the NL East.See the full content of this document
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Phils Bounced From Playoff Race
Perez (11-10) allowed one run and five hits, striking out fi...
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