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Maholm, McLouth Power Pirates Past Philly

Pittsburgh avoids series sweep

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 27, 2008 5:52 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Paul Maholm tossed a two-hitter, Nate McLouth hit two home runs and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Maholm (2-2) walked four and struck out two in his third career complete game. He improved to 2-0 in three starts at PNC Park this season and has allowed just two runs in 20 1/3 innings there.

Both of Philadelphia's hits came in the fifth inning. Pat Burrell doubled with one out and scored on Eric Bruntlett's single to center. McLouth led off the first with a home run against Brett Myers and later added a two-run shot in the fifth. McLouth has six homers this season, including three in the past two games.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Bautista (19) is out as Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz, center, blocks the plate after receiving the throw from center fielder Jayson Werth on Sunday April 27, 2008.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Bautista (19) is out as Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz, center, blocks the plate after receiving the throw from center fielder Jayson Werth on Sunday April 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth rounds second base on a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on Sunday April 27, 2008 in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-1.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth rounds second base on a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on Sunday April 27, 2008 in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-1.   (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth and Paul Maholm celebrate at home plate after McLouth's two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth and Paul Maholm celebrate at home plate after McLouth's two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-1.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-1.   (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm watches a pop-fly from Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley to end the game in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-1.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm watches a pop-fly from Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley to end the game in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won...   (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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