Article: Pirates Steal Victory From Houston, 11-8

Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Jim Leyland felt sick for weeks after blowing a 10-run lead in Philadelphia in 1989. Now, Houston Astros Manager Terry Collins will learn how it feels to lose an impregnable lead.

Carlos Garcia homered and drove in four runs and the Pirates staged one of the greatest comebacks in their 107-year history last night, rallying from eight runs down for an 11-8 victory.

"It's a sick feeling to lose a game like that," said Astros starter Greg Swindell, who couldn't hold an 8-0 lead in the second inning.

Appropriately enough, the player most responsible for the win was Ravelo Manzanillo, who staged a remarkable comeback by returning to the majors this season after ...

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