Rocco game. Bucs WIN

	R	H	E	LOB
	1	6	0	8
	2	4	1	2

The Buccos avoid a sweep by the New York Baseball Mets with the first nice outing by Zach Duke in almost a month. Ryan Doumit made a horrible throw early in the game after a bunt that set up the only run for the Mets, but luckily it didn't come back to bite the Pirates in the ass. Why Doumit isn't permanently warming the bench by now I have no idea. He's good for maybe one hit a game, exactly what you need in a pinch-hitter.

Zach Duke pitched 7.0 strong innings, giving up just 5 hits, 1 R/ER, 2 walks, and 0 HRs, while striking out 5 Mets. Evan Meek and Joel Hanrahan came in to relieve him and 1-hit the Mets.

Not much offense as usual, but it was enough. Pedro went 2 for 3, and Jose Tabata and Lastings Milledge both hit solo home runs, Milledge's went in the Pirates' bullpen. Hopefully this damn platoon with Doumit is over.

The Race For Last™

Arizona: Lost 1-0.
Baltimore: Lost 6-4.
Cleveland: Lost 8-1.
Kansas City: Won 3-2 in 10.
Seattle: Lost 10-0.

The current standings:

Team	W	L
Pittsburgh	41	83
Baltimore	44	81
Arizona	49	76
Seattle	49	75
Cleveland	50	74
Kansas City	53	71

Eyes on the prize, Bucco fans.