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.

PIRATES GAMEDAY 158: Reds

Cincinnati Reds

September 23, 2011, 7:05 PM



PNC Park

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

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Go for the sweep.

4 games left...

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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

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

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

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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>

PIRATES GAMEDAY 157: Reds

Cincinnati Reds

September 24, 2011, 7:05 PM



PNC Park

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

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Win the series for Steve Miller.

5 games left...

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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

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

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

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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.

PIRATES GAMEDAY 156: Reds

Cincinnati Reds

September 23, 2011, 7:05 PM



PNC Park

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

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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...

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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

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

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

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Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Streak Broken. BUCS LOSE.

The Reds managed to do what no other team has done all season: defeat the Pirates after the Bucs were leading after 8 innings. It's something that was bound to happen eventually, but it doesn't make it any easier to take. Joel Hanrahan is in a slump right now after being strong almost the entire season so far, something which was also bound to happen eventually. The Pirates will just have to regroup and move on. Up next is a 4 game set against Milwaukee; maybe they can finally win a game against the Beers.