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Final: Pirates 2, Reds 1 79
DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS Getting ready for the first pitch … Game: Pirates (69-64) vs. Cincinnati Reds (65-69), 7:05 p.m., PNC Park Pitchers: RHP Edinson Volquez (11-7, 3.56) vs. RHP Mike Leake (10-11, 3.51) TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Online: Live box score / Multimedia / Official media notes
Reds Lineup
1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF
2. Todd Frazier (R) 1B
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
4. Devin Mesoraco (R) C
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Kristopher Negron (R) 3B
7. Skip Schumaker (L) LF
8. Zack Cozart (R) SS
9. Mike Leake (R) P
Pirates Lineup
1. Harrison (R) 3B
2. Tabata (R) RF
3. McCutchen (R) CF
4. Walker (S) 2B
5. Martin (R) C
6. Davis (L) 1B
7. Marte (R) LF
8. Mercer (R) SS
9. Volquez (R) P
Any update on Pedro’s injury?
Haven’t seen anything Alvarez and Snider listed on the bench but that nay be just because they are on the active roster.
Tabata batting second and no Lunchie against a RHP. Mercy.
Big weekend for the Pirates, one reason being that Milwaukee is at SF for three games. Really can’t afford to lose ground to either, so at least 2 wins is necessary. Plus, to go 19-10 as Groat suggests probably requires the sweep of one 3-game set. No time like the present.
Seeing people get excited about Hamilton speed makes me remember how truly great Rickey Henderson was and no one will touch 100 SB again
What was Snider’s prognosis?
Is tomorrow the last day to pick up anyone from waivers?
Not the last day but the day you pick them up and have them eligible for the postseason
Lambo up, Cole optioned to Bristol
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Paper transaction, won’t miss a start because rosters expand before his his next start
Cole will not even leave Pittsburgh, Bristol’s last game of the season is tonight
Oh – got it…
Cole shuts down the Cards then goes back to Rookie League. The oddities of baseball.
Yadi Molina rejoins the Cardinals today.
Good evening everyone. This is the Captain signing in.
Ok, Folks…5 months down…1 to go. Wow. Let’s “Light up the lights on Broadway” to quote The Gunner!
I don’t remember that one from the Gunner. I’m sure there are plenty more of his that I have forgotten as well.
I remember that one and all his other ones. What a character.
That was his strike 3 call, Toochca
Why the hell can’t Pirate pitchers bunt?
Brooks Harrison at third.
Geez, what a difference.
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Look forward to the spectacular rather than cringe on every throw.
Volquez through 4 on 41 pitches.
Second game in a row that the Pirates starter has pitched at least 5.2 innings if no-hit ball.
If Andrew is hurt, he should not be playing. Mike Leake ran a third strike out harder than Andrew a ground out.
C’mon, man. Who should be playing instead?
JHAY = MVP
Ditto!!!
Volquez and Harrison.
Neal’s a genius.
You beat me to it, AW.
Please get Eddie some RUNS!!
AMEN!
Maybe Ike reads the blog and disagreed with NMR’s declaration that Pedro was clearly the Pirates best defensive 1st baseman.
Nice play.
Hope you are enjoying the game, bring home a W
speed kills.
Just wow!
Just when you think the Pirates are sunk, they get three straight hits and 2 runs.
Watson bucking for most wins on staff.
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Has there ever been a RP to lead a team?
1959, Roy face tied Vern Law in wins, both had 18
18? Crazy ! ! !
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Thanks, JAL.
I remember a point in the season when Elroy was something like 17-0.
In 1959, reliever Elroy Face went 18-1 to tie staff ace Vernon Law, who went 18-9.
Funny. That just means he backs into a lot of them given his status in the penm It seems Tony has an issue when guys are on. They score he blows a save but still keeps his era low because the run isnt his. Team scores next inning and watson gets a win.
I think I recall Elroy Face winning 19 or more in, I think, 1958.
My namesake hit several late inning HRs to get some of those wins.
Stuart
Brooks…again!
THIS was Special win!
Raise it. What a baseball game! J Hay for president! Woo hoo!!!
AbsoBUCNtootly! Classic baseball game…and the Good Guys win to boot!
That was an excellent baseball game by both teams
This is why baseball is the great game it is. Agree w/you
+ many. This game showed why baseball is the best game to watch.
Couldn’t agree more, guys. And this coming from a life long Steeler fan who had always put them first. I think baseball just grows on you better with age.
Single, double, triple, throw a guy out at the the plate after bobble city… JHAY !!!
Is it time to start thinking of JHay as our regular 3B?
After tonight, that’s a done deal.
Well it may be a small data set so far …. but … w/Pedro starting to look comfy at first … aint much thinkin needed DJ , do ya think!
For me, crossed to “entrenched” status tonight.
OMG! Is it still July?
After the 7 game losing streak..
now they win 5 of 7… Impressive.
Good Evening to all. Have good night.
That was a memorable ball game–one of the best of the season. We are fortunate to have a player of Harrison’s calibre, not only as a hitter but as a natural third baseman. Honestly, I did not think a few weeks ago that Harrison would be as good a fielder as Pedro was. But he is!
Absolutely, War. And Harrison will get better yet as he is left alone there and no longer bounced around, not knowing each day where to take pre-game reps. (And my hat is off to you as I prefer calling him by his name too, rather than that “J-Hay” stuff.)
I think JHay is best for us as a supersub, play most all positions to give guys a day off. Ben Zobrist?
Biz, he’s been “super” as a “sub,” but I absolutely believe he’ll be even better given one position to concentrate on. Mentally, it’s very hard to be constantly bounced around each day. The throws and the fielding angles are different from position to position…
…And I think the Pirates will be better for it, too. I really think Harrison is on his way to being an elite 3rd baseman. Quick as a bunny, strong accurate arm — he’s going to be popular with a lot of Bucco pitchers. If Pedro locks down 1st, we’ll actually have great infield.
I don’t know, my friend, I’m just happy we have him. I was really pissed on the trade at the time, but then there is this throw-in that is pretty much saving the season. I still think Pedro is the short term answer at 3rd
Grit, character, guts, all of that, but not the power of the current elite 3rd basemen. Just sayin
Biz, he won’t ever reach the HR totals Pedro can, that’s true. But I think he can approach 20 dingers in a season. And all the other offensive components he provides make him a true weapon. He’s factored in so many of our wins, this year. And he’s defense is only getting better.
(Dang, this 280 character limit can be frustrating…
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Anyway, thanks Biz. However Harrison is used, he’s certainly a treat, isn’t he? I gotta run! (Haven’t had dinner out here, yet. :-0 )
Elroy 19 wins in 1959. I recall he and Luis Arroyo also threw a fork ball, But I cold be wrong on the latter point, Harrison is playing good defense at third and Pedro may want to seriously concentrate on the bag at 1st from here on in.
I think Elroy was 18-0 at one point. I met him at a Bob Prince Charities event. A very nice guy. What would that arm be worth today? I was at Forbes Field when he was traded to the Tigers, I’m pretty sure Steve Blass was taken out early, so Elroy got to tie the record for moss
got to listen to the Gunner call most of those 18 wins – Face actually would often come in with a lead – the game would get tied and then the Bucs would score the winning run – just a phenomenal streak that mixed good – not really great pitching and good luck.
I still hope, and hope and hope
I do expect Slick Frank and the management team will continue to make me expect though
So did you miss me? I just got in the door from a really great game on a really great night at the best stadium in Baseball. Big play JHay to start the DP in the 7th-he looks more comfortable there every start & u know who a big pinch hit single
Hope is still alive! 18& in!
Giant up 4-0 on Peralta – 2 men on 1 out in the 2nd
7-1 Giants – I am dreaming of a sweeping the Reds and a Giants Sweep of the Brew Crew. Waking up Monday one game back would be cool.
13-2
I should not be enjoying this as much as I am