Recap: The Finale. BUCS LOSE.

Pirates 3, Brewers 7
Yes, this recap is late, sorry about that. Not a great way to end the season, but against a playoff team, not getting swept might be considered a victory. As much as I hate to say it, the Brewers look like a very complete team and have a good chance to go all the way this year. I think Phillies-Brewers for the NLCS should be an interesting matchup, although I'll still root for the DBacks, Rays, and Tigers to make it to the Fall Classic.

As for this game, Neil Walker was the only real offense of note, as he went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles. Derrek Lee also had a double, possibly his last hit in a Pirates uniform. Jeff Locke took the loss after giving up 5 ER in 4.0 innings. He gave up 3 home runs in the process. Sorry kid, but you're not quite ready to stick in the majors just yet. Maybe in a couple more years.

Recap: Coming Up Short. BUCS LOSE.

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.

Recap: Electric Stuff. BUCS WIN.

Charlie Morton finally broke the Curse of 9. He went 6 scoreless innings, allowing just 3 hits and 3 BB while striking out 5. He was helped to victory by a rare (these days) homer by Pedro Alvarez, and a 2-run homer by Derrek Lee in the 8th to seal the deal. Joel Hanrahan picked up his 39th save of the season. The Bucs will try to win the series in a day game later today.