Dave Parker

A month ago the Pirates were six feet under. Then two hefty hitters and a scrawny relief pitcher brought about a miraculous resurrection

Dave Parker: The Pirate rightfielder ripped Cincinnati pitchers for two homers and five RBIs in a 13-2 mauling. With a 10-for-30 week, four homers and 14 RBIs, he now has 23 home runs, 80 RBIs and is hitting .304.

AL EAST

That's an old Pirate custom, and this year's battering crew, led by the massive presence of Willie Stargell and buoyed by two mast-tall youngsters, is giving other teams in their division a taste of it