It fit the trajectory of 2012 that the Pirates lost the game that clinched their 20th consecutive losing season, one in which they appeared playoff-bound but then fell off in the second half after being as many as 16 games above .500. A twist: Members of the '11 Pirates, who also endured a second-half slide, did the damage. The Cincinnati Reds scored two runs off Joel Hanrahan in the ninth and defeated the Pirates, 4-3, Sunday at PNC Park. The Pirates lost their 82nd game, securing a sub-.500 record for the 20th year in a row. Today???s game Game: Atlant Braves vs. Pirates, 7:05 p.m., PNC Park. TV, Radio: Root Sports, KDKA-FM (93.7). Probables: LHP Paul Maholm (13-10, 3.71 ERA) vs. LHP...
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