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Pittsburgh 6, Montreal 5

MONTREAL, June 25 (UPI) -- Kenny Lofton hit a sacrifice fly to break a ninth-inning Wednesday to help the Pittsburgh Pirates edge Montreal, 6-5.

In the win, Jeff Reboulet led the Bucs with four hits as the Pirates salvaged the finale of a three-game series.

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The Pirates scored three runs in the ninth.

Mike Williams allowed a two-run homer to Ron Calloway in the ninth, but held on for his 20th save.

Scott Sauerbeck (3-4) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief. Starter Kip Wells allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings.

Montreal reliever Joey Eischen (1-1) took the loss.

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