PIRATES GAMEDAY 107: Cubs

Chicago Cubs

August 1, 2011, 7:05 PM



PNC Park

TV: ROOT Sports
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Radio: 104.7 FM
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A new month, a new series. Time to get back on the winning track again. It's good to be back home after the road trip from hell. Tonight is the first outing of the new-look Bucs. Lyle Overbay has been DFA'd to make room on the 25-man.

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Weather Forecast

Mostly Cloudy, 85°; Wind from WNW 10 mph, Precip 10%

Pitching Matchup

Carlos Zambrano (7-6, 4.59 ERA) vs. Paul Maholm (6-10, 3.16 ERA)

Lineups

1. Andrew McCutchen, CF
2. Garrett Jones, RF
3. Neil Walker, 2B
4. Derrek Lee, 1B
5. Ryan Ludwick, LF
6. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
7. Ronny Cedeno, SS
8. Michael McKenry, C
9. Paul Maholm, P

1. Reed Johnson, RF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Jeff Baker, 3B
4. Geovany Soto, C
5. Marlon Byrd, CF
6. Alfonso Soriano, LF
7. Carlos Pena, 1B
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Carlos Zambrano, P

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Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Walking Off with a Broom. BUCS SWEPT.

Jose Veras should never be given set-up man duties. EVER.

Pirates trade for Ryan Ludwick

A deal that went through just before the deadline yesterday, the Pirates have acquired right fielder Ryan Ludwick from the Padres, a player whom some believe was hampered in his offensive ability by the vast dimensions in San Diego's Petco Park. Once again the Pirates gave up next to nothing to get him (a PTBNL and cash), so once again this trade is a win for the Buccos. Ludwick will face his old team in the weekend series against the Padres this week.

Ludwick's numbers this year: 101 GP, 11 HR, 64 RBI, 32 BB, 87 K, 1 SB, 1 CS, .238/.301/.373