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Pirates Win NL East Title in Close Race
Pittsburgh clinched the NL East with a 2 1 victory over the Mets to seal their first division crown since 1960. Dock Ellis earned the win, Dave Giusti locked down the save, and Roberto Clemente provided key hits as Pittsburgh swept a three game series to move clear of Chicago and New York. The Pirates clinched despite injuries and late-season dips, edging the Cubs by a half game with three games left. The Mets, Cubs, and Reds also fought in a tense pennant chase as Montreal and San Francisco recorded wins elsewhere.
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