A stellar future surely awaits Melbourne City after securing the FFA Cup, but on Wednesday night coach John van t Schip couldnt help but take a moment to look back.Citys 1-0 defeat of Sydney FC is the first trophy in the clubs seven-season history.The largesse bestowed upon the club by owners City Football Group demands, and perhaps ensures, more prizes to come.Van t Schip has been there with the club from the beginning and was eager to thank family, friends and supporters who have stuck with him during the clubs arduous history.He dwelled on one fallen friend - Dutch great Johan Cruyff - who acted as his mentor both as a player and a coach.I think of Cruyff who passed away half a year ago, he said.His legacy, the football philosophy that he left behind. I hope to contribute (to that) in the way he wanted to play football.I think were making those steps.More than anyone else at the club, van t Schip is entitled to think about the clubs journey.Quirkily, in an era where coaches are turfed all too easily, the Dutchman is one of the few survivors from season one, with its infamous wheelie bin ice baths.So when he wore a broad smile at full-time on Wednesday night at AAMI Park, there was no doubt hed earned it.Everybodys been waiting for it, he said.Its a start, hopefully for a lot more.Moments like this evening dont come too often. Thats what we said to the boys ... that every time you play a final its something special.Winning prizes gives you confidence. It shows youre on the right path.Its of course important for the players, getting a reward.For the fans that can now say hey we won a prize.But life doesnt stop. 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Ive figured that much out.Hurdle is one win shy of becoming the sixth Pirates manager in history to reach 500 wins with the club.For the first time in several days, the Pirates are in a better spot then their opponent. Pittsburgh (68-69) can get back to .500 with a strong weekend and still has a shot at the postseason, trailing St. Louis -- which holds the second wild-card spot -- by 4 1/2 games.Cincinnati has lost four in a row and eight of 10 and is playing out the season.The Reds on Wednesday lost at home 6-3 to New York, giving the Mets a three-game sweep. Cincinnati is 57-81 but has played Pittsburgh close. The Pirates hold a 6-5 edge in 11 meetings and outscored the Reds by only 40-39.Cincinnati made three outs on the bases early and missed a lot of opportunities Wednesday against the Mets. 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Hes already made a career-high 29 appearances and makes his career-high 28th start. He is 2-1 with a 3.23 ERA in seven appearances (four starts) against Pittsburgh.The Pirates counter with right-hander Ivan Nova (11-6, 4.34).Nova is 4-0 with a 2.89 ERA in his first six starts since Pittsburgh acquired him from the Yankees on Aug. 1. He allowed two runs in six innings in a no-decision Saturday against Milwaukee in his last start. ' ' '