Wednesday, September 28, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 162: Brewers


The last game of the season, so make it a good one. No matter what, the Bucs cannot finish in last place this year, but they can clinch 4th place outright with a win or a Cubs loss. There will be a tie for 4th otherwise.

Starting Pitchers
Jeff Locke (0-2, 4.97 ERA)
Zach Greinke (15-6, 3.86 ERA)



Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Status Quo. BUCS LOSE.

Pirates 4, Brewers 6

This was the kind of game I pretty much expected to happen after the dramatic win on Monday night, but I also can't say that it sucked any less by knowing it. Prince Fatass made the pitching staff his bitch all night. Can't wait until he's irrelevant to the Bucs on some AL team. As for the Pirates' offense, Neil Walker led the way with 2 doubles; Alex Presley also went 2 for 4. Ross Ohlendorf, it's been real, but have fun on some other team like the Royals.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 161: Brewers

The Pirates will try for the series win in Milwaukee for the first time in a long time. They will also be using their 8th (9th?) catcher of the season to do it, Matt Pagnozzi.

Starting Pitchers
Ross Ohlendorf (1-3, 8.29 ERA)
Randy Wolf (13-10, 3.61 ERA)


Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Lengthy Late First. BUCS WIN.

Pirates 9, Brewers 8
I didn't get a chance to watch the end of this game as it ran rather long, but what I did see was the Buccos answering back every time the Brewers tried to mount a comeback and as a result they picked up their first win in the House of Horrors for the season. Alex Presley was the MVP, going 3 for 5 with 3 RBI, a double, and a solo home run. Xavier Paul also had a triple. Charlie Morton's stuff wasn't exactly Electric, but the offense carried the team in this one and he ended up with a no decision. Daniel McCutchen got the Win, while Joel Hanrahan picked up his 40th save of the year.

Monday, September 26, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 159: Brewers

The Pirates have one last chance to take down the Brewers in their own field before the season is over. It's fitting that this last series is in the House of Horrors, as the Pirates season has been a house of horrors since the 19-inning game. End on a good note with some #ElectricStuff.

Starting Pitchers

Charlie Morton (10-10, 3.67)
Sean Marcum (13-7, 3.31)

Recap: Almost Over. BUCS LOSE.

Reds 5, Pirates 4
Once again the Pirates failed to record a sweep, and once again I can't say I'm too surprised as it hasn't happened much at all this year. Chase d'Arnaud was the clear mvp for the Bucs, as he went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and a triple, but the Pirates just couldn't solve Dontrelle Willis, who ended up picking up the Win. Neil Walker had the only other XBH, a double.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 158: Reds


opponent

Cincinnati Reds

September 23, 2011, 7:05 PM

ballpark

PNC Park

TV: ROOT Sports
Stream:
Radio: 104.7 FM
Radio Stream:
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Go for the sweep.

4 games left...


Weather Forecast

Mostly Cloudy, 75°, Precip: 10%; Wind blowing in 8 mph from Right Center

Pitching Matchup

Dontrelle Willis (0-6, 5.04 ERA) vs. James McDonald (9-9, 4.28 ERA)

Lineups


Pirates
  1. Alex Presley, LF
  2. Josh Harrison, 3B
  3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
  4. Derrek Lee, 1B
  5. Neil Walker, 2B
  6. Ryan Ludwick, RF
  7. Chase d'Arnaud, SS
  8. Michael McKenry, C
  9. James McDonald, P
opponent
  1. Brandon Phillips, 2B
  2. Dave Sappelt, LF
  3. Joey Votto, 1B
  4. Jay Bruce, RF
  5. Chris Heisey, CF
  6. Juan Francisco, 3B
  7. Devin Mesoraco, C
  8. Paul Janish, SS
  9. Dontrelle Willis, P



gameday character

Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: The Joker. BUCS WIN.

<p><b>Reds 3, Pirates 4</b><br>
Josh Harrison was a home run short of the cycle (4 for 5) and Neil Walker went 3 for 4 with a double as the Pirates held on to beat the Reds and earned the Win for Brad Lincoln. The runs for the most part were as a result of sacrifice flies, which is fine, but Jason Jaramillo hit what turned out to be the game-winning single in the 3rd to score Neil Walker. The Pirates survived several Reds rally attempts to hold onto the victory. Jason Grilli recorded the save due to Joel Hanrahan having the night off. The Bucs will look for the sweep in the last day game of the season.</p>

Saturday, September 24, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 157: Reds


opponent

Cincinnati Reds

September 24, 2011, 7:05 PM

ballpark

PNC Park

TV: ROOT Sports
Stream: Check Here
Radio: 104.7 FM
Radio Stream: Here



Win the series for Steve Miller.

5 games left...


Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy, 68°, Precip: 10%; Wind blowing out 5 mph to Center

Pitching Matchup

Travis Wood (6-5, 4.62 ERA) vs. Brad Lincoln (1-3, 4.85 ERA)

Lineups


Pirates
  1. Alex Presley, LF
  2. Josh Harrison, 3B
  3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
  4. Derrek Lee, 1B
  5. Neil Walker, 2B
  6. Ryan Ludwick, RF
  7. Jason Jaramillo, C
  8. Ronny Cedeno, SS
  9. Brad Lincoln, P
opponent
  1. Brandon Phillips, 2B
  2. Drew Stubbs, CF
  3. Joey Votto, 1B
  4. Chris Heisey, LF
  5. Jay Bruce, RF
  6. Devon Mesoraco, C
  7. Juan Francisco, 3B
  8. Edgar Renteria, SS
  9. Travis Wood, P



gameday character

Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Walk-off 'Wick. BUCS WIN.

Reds 3, Pirates 4
An unfortunate series of events in the top of the 9th led to the bases loaded for Joel Hanrahan, and he hit Todd Frazier to bring home the tying run. The next batter flied out to center, but the damage had been done and Hammertime failed to record save #40, not to mention losing the win for Jeff Locke. Fortunately, though, all was not lost as in the bottom of the inning, backup-backup catcher Jason Jaramillo doubled with one out and then Ryan Ludwick doubled to deep center to score the walkoff run. In other positive news, Cutch had a double and a triple, and Garrett Jones hit a two-run homer. The Bucs will look for the series win against the Reds tonight.

Friday, September 23, 2011

PIRATES GAMEDAY 156: Reds


opponent

Cincinnati Reds

September 23, 2011, 7:05 PM

ballpark

PNC Park

TV: ROOT Sports
Stream: Check Here
Radio: 104.7 FM
Radio Stream: Here



The last homestand of the season starts tonight. Would love to see the Bucs finish this season on somewhat of a positive note.

6 games left...


Weather Forecast

Cloudy, 62°, Precip: 15%; Wind blowing out 7 mph to Left

Pitching Matchup

Edinson Volquez (5-6, 5.87 ERA) vs. Jeff Locke (0-2, 6.75 ERA)

Lineups


Pirates
  1. Alex Presley, LF
  2. Neil Walker, 2B
  3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
  4. Derrek Lee, 1B
  5. Ryan Doumit, C
  6. Garrett Jones, RF
  7. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
  8. Ronny Cedeno, SS
  9. Jeff Locke, P
opponent
  1. Brandon Phillips, 2B
  2. Drew Stubbs, CF
  3. Joey Votto, 1B
  4. Jay Bruce, RF
  5. Todd Frazier, 3B
  6. Dave Sappelt, LF
  7. Ramon Hernandez, C
  8. Paul Janish, SS
  9. Edinson Volquez, P



gameday character

Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Coming Up Short. BUCS LOSE.


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Pirates 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 score-spacer 5 11 0 7
Diamonbacks 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 X score-spacer 8 11 0 5

It's always bad when your starting pitcher leaves in the 3rd inning, but especially so when the score is 8-1 after 3. Still, the Pirates were able to chip away at the lead until finally the score was 8-5 with 2 on and 2 out for Ryan Doumit in the 8th. Unfortunately, he hit a grounder to short and that was that. The Bucs went 1-2-3 in the 9th. on the positive side, Derrek Lee went 3 for 4 with 2 RBI and a solo homer. Ryan Ludwick also homered.