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And Jerry Garvin, Danny Barnes and Gabe Gross

Andre Jackson pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.

KANSAS CITY -- Andre Jackson continues to build his case for future consideration in the Pirates’ starting pitching plans. All in all, Jackson had quite a night at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday as Pittsburgh completed a three-game sweep over the Royals with a 4-1 victory. Jackson set the tone in

Andre Jackson pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning Wednesday night in his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 for a three-game sweep.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Angel Zerpa throws during the first inning of a baseba

A cancelled interview with the Ontario government, Blue Jays tickets, and cottage country real estate.

This morning I woke up to read the sports page and my heart skipped a beat.

And Jerry Garvin, Danny Barnes and Gabe Gross

Plus historic run-distribution feats, Drew VerHagen on Japan's best pitchers, Ellen Adair on Spencer Howard, A.J. Preller on the Padres draft, and much more.

Though beset by health problems, he managed the Pirates to two championships and five playoff appearances in 12 full seasons.