Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Ryan Dumpster. Bucs WIN

R H E LOB
14 15 0 6
7 10 1 3

Now this is more like it. The Pirates seemed determined to equal the Cubs' 14 run output last time, and that's exactly what they did. Jeff Karstens picked up his first W since June 19, and GI Jones smashed his 20th homer of the year. One of my favorite lines from the TV side was when Bob said that the Pirates "dropped an area code" on the Cubs in the first 3 innings (4 1 2).

Jeff Karstens went 6.0 IP, allowing just 4 hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 HR, and tied his career high of 6 Ks. Sean Gallagher came in for 7th and pitched very well, taking the Cubs down in order. Then the 8th happened. First of all, I'm not sure why JR decided to let Gallagher pitch another inning, but I really don't understand why he let him keep pitching so long in the 8th. He had allowed 4 runs to come in and was responsible for another by the time Russell finally waddled out of the dugout. Relievers should be pulled after allowing 2 runs, in my opinion. 1 can happen occasionally, and the reliever can usually get back on track. But 2 or more and he needs to get pulled.

In the meantime, while Jeff K. was dominating the batters, the Buccos were running up the score. Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata both went 3 for 5 with a walk and 2 RBIs, Neil Walker went 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs, and Garrett Jones had 3 RBIs. It was great to see a couple of bloops and blasts in the 4th and 6th innings, reminded me of the glory days. Doubles were hit by Pedro, Walker, Cedeno, and Cutch; Tabata had a triple, and GFJ and Walker both had 2-run homers, both to center.

Bucs look for the series win in a radio-only day game later today.

The Race For Last

Arizona: Won 7-4.
Baltimore: Won 5-2.
Cleveland: Lost 4-3.
Seattle: Won 3-1.

The current standings:

TeamWL
Pittsburgh4488
Baltimore4983
Seattle5280
Cleveland5379
Arizona5479

Eyes on the prize, Bucco fans.

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