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Cardinals slip by Pirates 2-1 to knot NLDS 2-2
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A Near Decade of MLB Wild-Card Games, Ranked - The Ringer
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Blackout for Reds, as Pirates Move On - The New York Times
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Russell Martin gets standing ovation from Pirates fans
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Pirates beat Reds, advance to face Cardinals in NLDS
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Video: Russell Martin hits go-ahead three-run homer to send Pirates to a win - NBC Sports
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Five Cuts: Pirates, Reds clinch playoff berths, Rios cycles, Machado and Halladay hurt - Sports Illustrated
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AJ Burnett, Russell Martin will reconnect for ceremonial first pitch before Pirates' home opener
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Martin's homer sparks Pirates over Brewers
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Russell Martin has hit five postseason home runs … with four different teams
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A.J. Burnett pitches Pirates past Reds to take lead in NL Wild Card - NBC Sports
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Former New York players Russell Martin, Marlon Byrd provide power for Pirates in 6-2 win over Reds during NL wild-card game – New York Daily News
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Roundup: Russell Martin's homer powers Yankees - The Boston Globe
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Amid a Chaotic Scene, Redemption Arrives for Russell Martin - The New York Times