Every time aPittsburghPirates batter hits a home run, a city park gets a tree. 

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Matt Capps will be unavailable to pitch until Friday, but the Pittsburgh closer knows that is better than the alternative. 

--SS Jack Wilson is expected to join Class AAA Indianapolis on Saturday for a three-game rehabilitation assignment. 

The Pirates got one of their three injured regulars back Friday when center fielder Nate McLouth returned to the lineup after missing six games with a strained oblique muscle in his right side. 

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PITTSBURGH - Manager Dusty Baker places a large premium on the important of getaway day - the last game of a series before hisCincinnatiReds leave town from home or the last game of any series on the road before his team moves on to the next city. 

Shortstop Brian Bixler's torrid spring training has not carried over since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. 

Coming into this season, thePirates were determined to make better use of what speed they have in the lineup. 

Pirates' pitchers gave up just seven hits tonight, but the Milwaukee Brewers made efficient use of them in an 8-5 victory. 

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Tyler Yates is aware of how it looks. 

The number 17 already holds an ominous connotation for thePirates, as this could mark their 17th consecutive losing season and set a professional sports record.