BASEBALL BITS

Pittsburgh's NBC-TV appearance tomorrow vs. the Cubs will be itsfirst on the Game of the Week since Sept. 28, 1985. Atlanta outfielder Dale Murphy went 0-for-4 Thursday to lower hisbatting average to .180 (9-for-50) with one homer and three RBI. When Jim Lindeman homered in the Cardinals' eighth at Pittsburgh, itwas his second this season and his fifth at Three Rivers Stadiumamong his 11 career homers. Through their first 13 games, the Cardinals were hitting .144(15-for-104) with runners in scoring position. Willie McGee was1-for-17, Tony Pena was 0-for-11 and Tommy Herr was 0-for-9. After starting the season 5-for-10, Boston outfielder Brady Andersonwent 0-for-20 until going …