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Saturday, November 30, 2013
America's Team: A Dallas Cowboys Franchise
Posted on November 30, 2013 at 12:11 PM.


For anyone who followed my Pirates franchise, I just wanted to let you know I'll be starting an NFL franchise. However, I will only be posting on the boards in the football dynasty section. Hope some of you check it out.

-KHarmo
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Thank You!
Posted on November 9, 2013 at 01:00 AM.


To all my followers -

I can't believe it's been almost 8 months since I started this back in March. Time seems to have just flown by. With all the obstacles life has thrown, I've done what very few can say they've done and thats play every game of this 162 game season, as well as three rounds of playoffs. But, I must say, that I had a hell of a good time playing it, especially with all of the support you guys provided the whole way through. Honestly, I can't think of a time this ever died down.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has followed this for the past 8 months and made this one of the most incredible experiences. I appreciate all of the comments and feedback you guys provided. I would especially like to thank a few of you listed on the first post of this page for all of the assistance you provided me in the area of graphics, trade assistance, table making, etc. I wouldn't have been able to make it this far without you guys.

Unfortunately, a World Series loss is how I will end my PS3 era, as I will be packing it up to trade in towards my PS4. FYI, this Sunday, 11/10, Gamestop is offering an additional 90% in trade in value on systems toward a PS4 haha - good deal. Anyways, I obviously will not be continuing this into another season, but may consider starting this up when MLB 14 drops on the PS4. If I do continue, I'll be starting over with the announcement of continuing franchises, etc.

I hope you guys have enjoyed this and I look forwarding to seeing you guys in other areas of the boards. I'm going to end this on a favorite quote of mine from the great movie, Gladiator:

"Now we are free. I will see you again, but not yet. Not yet."

- KHarmo
Friday, November 8, 2013
Postseason Review
Posted on November 8, 2013 at 02:23 AM.


World Series: Game 7 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on November 8, 2013 at 12:18 AM.




November 1, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 44º, Clear
Attendance: 42,083


World Series: Game 7 - Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates
Nov 1, 2013123456789RHE
Tampa Bay (4-3)005000001670
Pittsburgh (3-4)0020000024122
W: Jeff Niemann (1-0) L: Wandy Rodriguez (1-2) S: Fernando Rodney (6)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSTAMPIT
TAM3rdRyan Roberts homered to left.10
TAM3rdEvan Longoria singled to center. Jason Bourgeois scored.20
TAM3rdVictor Martinez doubled to right. Yunel Escobar, Evan Longoria, and Ben Zobrist scored.50
PIT3rdNeil Walker singled to right. Marlon Byrd scored.51
PIT3rdAndrew McCutchen doubled to center. Neil Walker scored.52
TAM9thRyan Doumit singled to right. Desmond Jennings scored.62
PIT9thAsdrubal Cabrera doubled to right. Garrett Jones and Russell Martin scored.64
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Bourgeois, CF510002.300
Escobar, SS411000.237
Longoria, 3B411102.227
Zobrist, RF310010.254
Martinez, 1B401301.313
Jennings, LF411001.282
Roberts, 2B412101.407
Doumit, C401100.175
Niemann, P400000.000
McGee, P000000.000
Rodney, P000000.000
TOTALS3667617
BATTING
2B: D. Jennings (6), V. Martinez (5)
HR: R. Roberts (3)
RBI: R. Roberts (14), V. Martinez 3 (13), E. Longoria (12), R. Doumit (5)
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Niemann (W, 1-0)8.0922072.25
J. McGee0.02220011.37
F. Rodney (S, 6)1.01000215.00
TOTALS9.0124409
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF500002.236
Walker, 2B412101.253
McCutchen, CF402100.256
Alvarez, 3B401001.282
Jones, 1B413001.313
Martin, C412001.342
Cabrera, SS401201.270
Byrd, RF411000.200
Rodriguez, P000000.000
Burnett, P200001.000
Melancon, P000000.000
Snider, PH100001.115
TOTALS36412409
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (3), R. Martin (3), A. Cabrera (2)
RBI: A. McCutchen (16), A. Cabrera 2 (10), N. Walker (2)
HBP: A. Burnett
GIDP: A. Cabrera
FIELDING
E: W. Rodriguez (1), A. Burnett (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez (L, 1-2)2.2451134.05
A. Burnett5.1211031.13
M. Melancon1.0100010.00
TOTALS9.076217


So Close: Rays Outlast Pirates for World Series Victory


Ryan Roberts homers in the 3rd to give the Rays a 1-0 lead.


Victor Martinez hits a three run double to give the Rays a commanding five run lead.


Neil Walker singles home Marlon Byrd to put the Pirates on the board.


Andrew McCutchen's double scores Neil Walker to cut the Bucs deficit to three.


Former Bucco Ryan Doumit puts the Rays back ahead by four with an RBI single.


Asdrubal Cabrera's two run double brings the Pirates to within two with one out in the bottom of the 9th.


With the opportunity to be the hero one last time, Starling Marte strikes out to end the game.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
World Series: Game 6 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on November 7, 2013 at 10:00 PM.




October 31, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 40º, Clear
Attendance: 40,984


World Series: Game 6 - Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 31, 2013123456789RHE
Tampa Bay (3-3)000000210340
Pittsburgh (3-3)0000000145120
W: Mark Melancon (3-0) L: Fernando Rodney (0-2) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSTAMPIT
TAM7thMatt Joyce homered to right. Yuniel Escobar scored.20
TAM8thDesmond Jennings singled to center. Luke Scott scored.30
PIT8thPedro Alvarez homered to center.31
PIT9thClint Barmes singled to left. Russell Martin scored.32
PIT9thStarling Marte homered to left. Asdrubal Cabrera and Clint Barmes scored.35
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Jennings, CF401102.284
Escobar, SS311010.236
Longoria, 3B400002.226
Joyce, LF411202.271
Doumit, C200011.169
Molina, C100001.333
Martinez, 1B400002.317
Zobrist, RF300003.268
Roberts, 2B200011.400
Moore, P100001.000
Farnsworth, P000000.000
Scott, PH111000.205
Peralta, P000000.000
Rodney, P000000.000
TOTALS29343315
BATTING
2B: L. Scott (3)
HR: M. Joyce (2)
RBI: D. Jennings (16), M. Joyce 2 (9)
SAC: M. Moore
BASERUNNING
SB: D. Jennings (5)
CS: R. Doumit (1)
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
M. Moore6.07001112.56
K. Farnsworth (H, 2)1.0000015.00
J. Peralta (H, 2)1.0111019.64
F. Rodney (L, 0-2)0.14440018.00
TOTALS8.11255113
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF511301.250
Walker, 2B401001.241
McCutchen, CF401002.244
Alvarez, 3B311112.284
Jones, 1B401001.289
Byrd, RF402001.197
Martin, C412002.333
Cabrera, SS412002.271
Cole, P100001.125
Snider, PH100000.120
Welker, P000000.000
Melancon, P000000.000
Barmes, PH111100.667
TOTALS355125113
BATTING
HR: S. Marte (6), P. Alvarez (2)
RBI: S. Marte 3 (10), P. Alvarez (3), C. Barmes (1)
SAC: G. Cole
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole7.02222122.12
D. Welker1.0211112.79
M. Melancon (W, 3-0)1.0000020.00
TOTALS9.0433315


He Does It Again: Marte's Walk-Off Home Run Sends World Series to Game Seven


Taking a perfect game into the 7th inning, Yunel Escobar singled to break up the bid.


Matt Joyce hits a two-run home run to put the Rays on the board in the 7th.


Desmond Jennings singles to score Luke Scott, giving the Rays a 3-0 lead in the 8th.


Pedro Alvarez hits a solo shot to bring the Pirates to within two in the bottom of the 8th.


Russell Martin scores on an RBI single by Clint Barmes to pull the Pirates to within one with one out in the 9th.


With one out in the bottom of the 9th, Starling Marte hits a walk-off home run to send the World Series to game seven.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
World Series: Game 5 - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Tampa Bay Rays
Posted on November 6, 2013 at 07:38 PM.




October 29, 7:05PM ET
Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, FL
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 69º, Clear
Attendance: 40,147


World Series: Game 5 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Tampa Bay Rays
Oct 29, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Pittsburgh (2-3)0100100031 0 17120
Tampa Bay (3-2)0000140001 0 0 6120
W: Mark Melancon (2-0) L: Kyle Farnsworth (1-2) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITTAM
PIT2nd Garrett Jones homered to left.10
PIT5thMarlon Byrd homered to right.20
TAM5thYuniel Escobar grounded to center. Brian Roberts scored.21
TAM6thDesmond Jennings doubled to right. Matt Joyce, Victor Martinez, and Ben Zobrist score.24
TAM6thJason Bourgeois singled to left. Desmond Jennings scored.25
PIT9thAndrew McCutchen homered to center. Neil Walker scored.45
PIT9thPedro Alvarez homered to right. 55
PIT10thStarling Marte doubled to right. Marlon Byrd scored.65
TAM10thBrian Roberts hits a ground rule double. Victor Martinez scored.66
PIT12thAsdrubal Cabrera homered to left.76
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF614100.253
Walker, 2B601003.240
McCutchen, CF511202.243
Alvarez, 3B511100.282
Martin, C400010.323
Jones, 1B511100.292
Byrd, RF522100.175
Cabrera, SS412100.258
Snider, DH500003.125
TOTALS45712718
BATTING
2B: S. Marte 3 (5)
HR: A. McCutchen (8), G. Jones (5), A. Cabrera (4), P. Alvarez (1), M. Byrd (1)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (15), G. Jones (10), A. Cabrera (8), S. Marte (7), P. Alvarez (2), M. Byrd (1)
SAC: A. Cabrera
GIDP: S. Marte
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
F. Liriano 5.0733192.52
D. Welker (BS, 1)1.0222012.08
A. Burnett3.0100041.04
J. Grilli (BS, 2)1.0211203.60
M. Melancon (W, 2-0)2.0000020.00
TOTALS12.01266316
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Bourgeois, CF602100.360
Escobar, SS601102.232
Longoria, 3B500013.241
Joyce, LF611003.273
Martinez, 1B623000.339
Zobrist, RF411013.283
Jennings, DH611302.286
Roberts, 2B512100.417
Doumit, C401013.175
Gimenez, PR-C0000001.000
TOTALS486126316
BATTING
2B: D. Jennings (5), M. Joyce (5), R. Doumit (4), V. Martinez (4), R. Roberts (4)
RBI: D. Jennings 3 (15), R. Roberts (13), Y. Escobar (8), J. Bourgeois (3)
HBP: B. Zobrist
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
D. Price8.0522052.09
F. Rodney (BS, 2)0.13330011.57
J. McGee1.2211018.53
K. Farnsworth (L, 1-2)1.1111115.63
B. Gomes0.2100010.00
TOTALS12.0127718


One For the Ages: World Series Heads Back to Pittsburgh With Bucs Dramatic Game 5 Victory

ST. PETERSBURG - The Pittsburgh press has been somewhat quiet since the Pirates won game one of the World Series, only to go on and lose the next three. One should remember, the Pirates were down 3-1 in the NLCS against the Nationals, only to storm back and take the Nationals by surprise for their first World Series bid in over three decades. The Rays would be sending staff ace David Price to the mound, looking to secure a World Series victory. But the Pirates would counter with a lefty ace of their own in Francisco Liriano.

Game 5 started off in dramatic fashion, as Starling Marte hit a double off of David Price, only to be called out at third by mere inches, attempting to stretch the double into a triple. After replay review, it was clearly seen that Marte had blown through the stop sign put up by Nick Leyva, causing the first out of the game.


After the out, Price would get Neil Walker to strike out and Andrew McCutchen to ground out to end the top half of the inning. Francisco Liriano would make quick work of Jason Bourgeois and Yuniel Escobar in the bottom of the 1st, but would then walk Evan Longoria. Matt Joyce would then strike out to end the inning.

In the top of the 2nd, after Pedro Alvarez had grounded out and Russell Martin had popped out, Garrett Jones hit a solo home run to left field, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


After the side was retired following the home run, Victor Martinez lead off the bottom of the 2nd with a single, but would be stranded as Zobrist and Jennings struck out, followed by a fly out from Brian Roberts to end the inning. The 3rd and 4th innings flew by, as neither team was able to get an offensive momentum.

In the top of the 5th inning, Marlon Byrd would hit his first home run of the series, the second off Price in the game, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead.


In the bottom of the 5th, after Desmond Jennings struck out, Brian Roberts singled to center field, putting a runner on with only one away. Ryan Doumit would then strike out for the second out of the inning. Jason Bourgeois would keep the inning alive with a single, putting runners on first and third with two away. Yuniel Escobar would then hit a single to center field that would deflect off of Andrew McCutchen, allowing Roberts to score and put the Rays on the board, cutting the Pirates lead to one.


David Price made quick work of the Pirates in the 6th, keeping the Rays deficit only to one heading into the bottom of the inning. In the bottom of the 6th, the Rays dealt the biggest blow of the game thus far, as Desmond Jennings doubled to right, scoring Joyce, Martinez, and Zobrist to give the Rays a 5-2 lead.


Pitching took over once again, as David Price continued to dominate the Bucs and the Bucs bullpen kept the Rays off the board. In the top of the 9th, the most questionable move of the game came, as skipper Joe Madden decided to take out David Price with a pitch count only in the 80's. Fernando Rodney took the mound looking to close out the game and the World Series, but would be welcomed with a rude surprise.

Starling Marte greeted Rodney with a double to lead off the inning and would advance to third on a ground out by Neil Walker. Andrew McCutchen would then hit a two-run home run to bring the Pirates within a one run striking distance.


Pedro Alvarez stepped up to the plate following the home run and delivered the biggest hit of the series, a solo shot of his own to tie the game at five.


The Pirates were able to keep the Rays off the board in the bottom of the 9th, sending the game into extra innings. In the top of the 10th, Marlon Byrd led off with a single, then advancing to second on a sacrifice by Asdrubal Cabrera. Travis Snider then grounded out, advancing Byrd to third. Starling Marte then doubled, scoring Byrd to give the Pirates a 6-5 lead.


Jason Grilli came on looking to save the game for the Bucs and send the World Series back to Pittsburgh. After getting Matt Joyce to ground out, Victor Martinez then singled to center. Ben Zobrist then walked, putting two on with one out. After Desmond Jennings reached on a fielder's choice, Brian Roberts hit a ground rule double, scoring Martinez to tie the game at six. The Pirates lucked out it was a ground rule double, because if it wouldn't have been, the Rays would've been celebrating a World Series victory.


After intentionally walking Ryan Doumit with runners on second and third with two outs, Jason Bourgeois flied out to end the inning. After a quick and silent 11th inning, Asdrubal Cabrera hit a one out solo home run to put the Pirates back on top 7-6.


Mark Melancon would then shut the door on the Rays in the bottom of the 12th, getting Martinez to ground out, Zobrist to strike out, and Jennings to ground out to end the game and send the World Series back to Pittsburgh.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
World Series: Game 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Tampa Bay Rays
Posted on November 5, 2013 at 11:33 PM.




October 28, 7:05PM ET
Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, FL
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 75º, Clear
Attendance: 38,585


World Series: Game 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Tampa Bay Rays
Oct 28, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (1-3)1000000203100
Tampa Bay (3-1)00200200X471
W: Alex Cobb (1-0) L: James McDonald (0-2) S: Fernando Rodney (5)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITTAM
PIT1stStarling Marte scores on a wild pitch by Alex Cobb.10
TAM3rdEvan Longoria homered to right. Brian Roberts scored.12
TAM6thRyan Doumit hit a sacrifice fly to center. Evan Longoria scored.13
TAM6thVictor Martinez reached first on a fielder's choice. Matt Joyce scored.14
PIT8thAndrew McCutchen homered to right. Neil Walker scored.34
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF511001.219
Walker, 2B412000.246
McCutchen, CF412201.246
Alvarez, 3B402001.288
Jones, 1B401002.299
Martin, C401001.344
Cabrera, SS400001.242
Snider, DH401001.158
Byrd, RF400001.154
TOTALS37310209
BATTING
2B: N. Walker (4), T. Snider (1)
HR: A. McCutchen (7)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (13)
BASERUNNING
CS: A. McCutchen (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. McDonald (L, 0-2)5.0744275.93
C. Leroux2.0000014.76
T. Watson1.00000113.50
TOTALS8.074429
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Jennings, CF300012.298
Escobar, SS400001.238
Longoria, 3B321211.264
Joyce, LF411001.286
Doumit, C300102.170
Martinez, 1B301101.320
Scott, DH301000.184
Zobrist, RF301001.286
Roberts, 2B312000.419
TOTALS2947429
BATTING
2B: M. Joyce (4)
HR: E. Longoria (4)
RBI: E. Longoria 2 (12), V. Martinez (10), R. Doumit (4)
SF: R. Doumit
GIDP: Y. Escobar
BASERUNNING
SB: R. Roberts (3)
CS: B. Zobrist (1)
FIELDING
E: B. Zobrist (1)
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Cobb (W, 1-0)7.0822062.57
J. McGee0.0111009.64
J. Peralta (H, 1)1.0100039.82
F. Rodney (S, 5)1.0000006.23
TOTALS9.0103309
PITCHING
WP: A. Cobb 3 (3)


Bucs Offense Continues to Struggle as Rays Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead

Starling Marte scores the first run of the game on a wild pitch by Alex Cobb.


Evan Longoria's two-run shot gives the Rays the lead in the 3rd.


Matt Joyce scores on a fielder's choice by Victor Martinez, giving the Rays a 4-1 lead.


Andrew McCutchen's two-run home run brings the Bucs to within one in the 8th.
World Series: Game 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Tampa Bay Rays
Posted on November 5, 2013 at 04:51 PM.




October 27, 7:05PM ET
Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, FL
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 72º, Clear
Attendance: 36,973


World Series: Game 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Tampa Bay Rays
Oct 27, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (1-2)000000002281
Tampa Bay (2-1)11001001X490
W: Jeremy Hellickson (3-0) L: Gerrit Cole (1-2) S: Fernando Rodney (4)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITTAM
TAM1stMatt Joyce singles to center. Desmond Jennings scored.01
TAM2ndBrian Roberts doubled to center. Ben Zobrist scored.02
TAM5thBrian Roberts homered to left.03
TAM8thVictor Martinez singled to right. Matt Joyce scored.04
PIT9thGarrett Jones singled to center. Starling Marte and Andrew McCutchen scored.24
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF411001.221
Walker, 2B402000.231
McCutchen, CF411002.231
Alvarez, 3B401001.274
Jones, 1B401202.302
Martin, C401000.351
Cabrera, SS301001.259
Byrd, RF300002.167
Snider, DH300001.133
TOTALS33282010
BATTING
2B: R. Martin (2)
RBI: G. Jones 2 (9)
BASERUNNING
SB: A. Cabrera (4)
FIELDING
E: P. Alvarez (2)
PB: R. Martin (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole (L, 1-2)6.0633152.00
G. Perkins1.0100014.50
B. Morris1.02110013.50
TOTALS8.094416
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Jennings, CF412000.315
Escobar, SS400001.254
Longoria, 3B400001.260
Joyce, LF413101.289
Doumit, C400000.180
Martinez, 1B402102.319
Scott, DH300001.171
Zobrist, RF210010.283
Roberts, 2B312200.400
TOTALS3249416
BATTING
2B: D. Jennings (4), R. Roberts (3), M. Joyce (3)
HR: R. Roberts (2)
RBI: R. Roberts 2 (12), V. Martinez (9), M. Joyce (7)
BASERUNNING
CS: V. Martinez (1)
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Hellickson (W, 3-0)8.28220103.91
F. Rodney (S, 4)0.1000008.10
TOTALS9.0822010


Bucs 9th Inning Rally Falls Short as Hellickson Dominates Game 3


Desmond Jennings scores on a Matt Joyce single.


Brian Roberts doubles, scoring Ben Zobrist to give the Rays a 2-0 lead.


Brian Roberts solo home run puts the Rays ahead by three in the 5th.


With two outs in the 9th, Garrett Jones singles home Marte & McCutchen to cut the score to 4-2.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
World Series: Game 2 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on November 3, 2013 at 10:44 PM.




October 25, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 43º, Clear
Attendance: 40,238


World Series: Game 2 - Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 25, 2013123456789RHE
Tampa Bay (1-1)2040000006100
Pittsburgh (1-1)0000030003100
W: Matt Moore (2-0) L: Wandy Rodriguez (1-1) S: Fernando Rodney (3)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSTAMPIT
TAM1stBen Zobrist doubled to left. Jason Bourgeois scored.10
TAM1stVictor Martinez grounded out. Evan Longoria scored.20
TAM3rdBen Zobrist singled to center. Jason Bourgeois scored.30
TAM3rdDesmond Jennings homered to left. Yuniel Escobar and Ben Zobrist scored.60
PIT6thAndrew McCutchen homered to center. Neil Walker scored.62
PIT6thRussell Martin singled to center. Pedro Alvarez scored.63
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Bourgeois, CF523001.368
Escobar, SS511002.273
Longoria, 3B412000.283
Zobrist, RF412201.295
Martinez, 1B400100.302
Jennings, LF412300.300
Roberts, 2B400000.378
Doumit, C400001.196
McGee, P000000.000
Rodney, P000000.000
Moore, P200011.000
Molina, C100000.400
TOTALS37610616
BATTING
2B: B. Zobrist (6), D. Jennings (3)
HR: D. Jennings (4)
RBI: D. Jennings 3 (12), B. Zobrist 2 (8), V. Martinez (8)
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
M. Moore (W, 2-0)7.08332113.16
J. McGee (H, 2)1.0100027.71
F. Rodney (S, 3)1.0100009.00
TOTALS9.01033213
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF500002.219
Walker, 2B511001.213
McCutchen, CF511203.230
Jones, 1B401002.305
Alvarez, 3B412002.276
Cabrera, SS400001.255
Martin, C403101.358
Byrd, RF401001.178
Rodriguez, P000000.000
McDonald, P000010.000
Sands, PH100010.000
Leroux, P000000.000
Snider, PH101000.167
TOTALS363103213
BATTING
2B: P. Alvarez (3)
HR: A. McCutchen (6)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (11), R. Martin (7)
SAC: J. McDonald
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez (L, 1-1)2.2766014.13
J. McDonald3.1100135.19
C. Leroux3.0200025.79
TOTALS9.0106616


Rays Pound Pirates to Even Series


Ben Zobrist doubles, scoring Jason Bourgeois to give the Rays a 1-0 lead.


Desmond Jennings' three run home run gives the Rays a 6-0 lead.

Andrew McCutchen's two run home run brings the Pirates to within four in the 6th inning.



With the bases loaded and the Pirates threatening, Starling Marte grounds out to end the inning.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
World Series: Game 1 - Tampa Bay Rays @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on November 2, 2013 at 03:16 PM.




October 24, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: FOX RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 39º, Clear
Attendance: 40,546


World Series: Game 1 - Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 24, 2013123456789RHE
Tampa Bay (0-1)001000000160
Pittsburgh (1-0)000100001241
W: Mark Melancon (1-0) L: Kyle Farnsworth (1-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSTAMPIT
TAM3rdRyan Roberts homered to center.10
PIT4thAndrew McCutchen hits a sacrifice fly to center. Starling Marte scored.11
PIT9thStarling Marte homered to center.12
Tampa Bay Rays
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Jennings, CF101000.283
Bourgeois, PR-CF300001.286
Escobar, SS401000.280
Longoria, 3B400001.262
Joyce, LF401001.244
Doumit, C400001.214
Martinez, 1B401001.333
Zobrist, RF300001.275
Roberts, 2B312100.424
Price, P300001.000
Farnsworth, P000000.000
TOTALS3316107
BATTING
HR: R. Roberts (1)
RBI: R. Roberts (10)
GIDP: B. Zobrist
Tampa Bay Rays
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
D. Price8.0311182.06
K. Farnsworth0.0111005.40
TOTALS8.042218
PITCHING
WP: D. Price (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF422100.237
Walker, 2B200011.214
McCutchen, CF200101.232
Alvarez, 3B300002.259
Jones, 1B301000.309
Cabrera, SS300000.275
Martin, C301002.327
Byrd, RF300000.171
Burnett, P200002.000
Tabata, PH100000.100
Melancon, P000000.000
TOTALS2624218
BATTING
2B: S. Marte (2)
HR: S. Marte (5)
RBI: A. McCutchen (9), S. Marte (6)
SF: A. McCutchen
GIDP: P. Alvarez
FIELDING
E: G. Jones (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett8.0611051.14
M. Melancon (W, 1-0)1.0000020.00
TOTALS9.061107


The Parté Continues as Starling Marte's Walk-Off Home Run Sends Pirates to Game 1 Victory


Brian Roberts gives the Rays a 1-0 lead with a monstrous solo home run to center.


Starling Marte scores on a sac fly by Andrew McCutchen to tie the game at one in the 6th.


Starling Marte's solo shot sends the Pirates to a game one victory.
World Series: Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on November 2, 2013 at 01:47 AM.
World Series | October 24 - November 1, 2013
Tampa Bay Rays
(0-0, 0-0 Away)		Pittsburgh Pirates
(0-0, 0-0 Home)
Team Comparison
.000AVG.000
.000SLG.000
.000OBP.000
0.00ERA0.00
Pitching Probables
Price (2-1, 2.33)Game 1: 10/24, 7:05PMBurnett (1-0, 1.14)
Moore (1-0, 2.89)Game 2: 10/25, 7:05PMRodriguez (1-0, 2.11)
Hellickson (2-0, 4.86)Game 3: 10/27, 7:05PMCole (1-1, 1.29)
TBDGame 4: 10/28, 7:05PMTBD
TBDGame 5: 10/29 - If NecessaryTBD
TBDGame 6: 10/31 - If NecessaryTBD
TBDGame 7: 11/1 - If NecessaryTBD
Game Notes
- After winning their first NL Central crown, the Pittsburgh Pirates advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1992. The Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the NLDS, advancing them to face the Washington Nationals in the NLCS. Down 3-2 and heading back to Washington, the Pirates were able to overcome the odds and upset the Nationals in game seven of the NLCS, advancing them to their first World Series since 1979.
- The Tampa Bay Rays took a much different route then the Pirates, as they had to play in the one game, winner advances Wild Card, to which they beat the Oakland Athletics. The Rays then went up against the Los Angeles Angels in the ALDS. The Rays trailed the Angels 2-0 heading back to Tampa, to which they rallied off three straight wins to upset the top seeded, 102 win Angels. Making their first ALCS appearance since 2008, the Rays had a daunting task ahead of them in facing the Detroit Tigers. But the Rays rose to the occasion, as they swept the Tigers in four games. The Rays appearance in the World Series marks their first return since losing to the Phillies in 2008.
World Series: Preview
Posted on November 2, 2013 at 01:02 AM.
Friday, November 1, 2013
NLCS: Game 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Washington Nationals
Posted on November 1, 2013 at 11:36 PM.




October 22, 7:05PM ET
Nationals Park - Washington, D.C.
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 48º, Clear
Attendance: 42,237


NLCS: Game 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals
Oct 22, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (4-3)110000010361
Washington (3-4)000002000280
W: Francisco Liriano (1-1) L: Craig Stammen (0-1) S: Jason Grilli (3)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITWAS
PIT1stStarling Marte homered to right.10
PIT2ndGarrett Jones homered to center.20
WAS6thBryce Harper singled to center. Danny Espinosa and Denard Span score.22
PIT8thStarling Marte homered to left.32
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF422202.218
Walker, 2B300001.222
Barmes, 2B000000.500
McCutchen, CF400001.241
Alvarez, 3B401002.275
Jones, 1B411103.308
Cabrera, SS400001.292
Martin, C301000.326
Byrd, RF301000.184
Liriano, P100000.200
Snider, PH100000.091
Welker, P000000.000
Grilli, P000000.000
TOTALS31363010
BATTING
HR: S. Marte 2 (4), G. Jones (4)
RBI: G. Jones (7), S. Marte 2 (5)
HBP: N. Walker
SAC: F. Liriano
BASERUNNING
SB: A. McCutchen (2)
FIELDING
E: P. Alvarez (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
F. Liriano (W, 1-1)7.0622051.80
D. Welker (H, 2)1.0100100.00
J. Grilli (S, 3)1.0100022.25
TOTALS9.082217
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF311000.273
Harper, LF301211.250
Zimmerman, 3B400000.178
LaRoche, 1B402001.283
Desmond, SS400001.196
Zunino, C401002.250
Espinosa, 2B411001.208
Werth, RF301000.227
Bernadina, PR-PF000000.318
Gonzalez, P100000.167
Ramos, PH100001.250
Stammen, P000000.000
Lombardozzi, PH101000.143
Bray, P000000.000
Rodriguez, P000000.000
TOTALS3228217
BATTING
2B: M. Zunino (2)
RBI: B. Harper 2 (5)
SAC: D. Span
GIDP: R. Zimmerman 2
BASERUNNING
SB: B. Harper (1)
CS: I. Desmond (1)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Gonzalez 6.0422070.89
C. Stammen (L, 0-1)2.0111012.70
B. Bray0.01000013.50
H. Rodriguez1.0000020.00
TOTALS9.0633010


Game Seven of the NLCS Turns Into a Marte Parté for the World Series Bound Pirates


Starling Marte hits a solo home run on the eight pitch of his at bat; the eight pitch of the game.

Garrett Jones joins the party as he homers in his first at bat, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead.

Bryce Harper drops in a two RBI single to tie the game heading into the 7th inning.

Starling Marte hits his second home run of the game, giving the Pirates a one run lead.

With the Nats down a run and the bases loaded with only one away, Ryan Zimmerman grounds into a double play to end the inning.

Jason Grilli strikes out Danny Espinosa to end the game and send the Pirates to the World Series.
NLCS: Game 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Washington Nationals
Posted on November 1, 2013 at 04:28 PM.




October 21, 7:05PM ET
Nationals Park - Washington, D.C.
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 45º, Clear
Attendance: 41,888


NLCS: Game 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals
Oct 21, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (3-3)100003000490
Washington (3-3)000000000010
W: Gerrit Cole (1-1) L: Jordan Zimmerman (0-2) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITWAS
PIT1st Andrew McCutchen homered to center.10
PIT6thRussell Martin homered to right. Andrew McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez score.40
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF500002.196
Walker, 2B400011.235
McCutchen, CF422101.260
Alvarez, 3B412000.277
Jones, 1B401000.313
Martin, C312300.326
Cabrera, SS401001.318
Byrd, RF401000.171
Cole, P300003.143
TOTALS3549418
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (2)
HR: A. McCutchen (5), R. Martin (3)
RBI: A. McCutchen (8), R. Martin 3 (6)
HBP: R. Martin
SAC: G. Cole
BASERUNNING
SB: A. Cabrera (3)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole (W, 1-1)9.01000181.29
TOTALS9.0100018
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF400003.269
Lombardozzi, 2B300002.111
Zimmerman, 3B300001.195
LaRoche, 1B300002.262
Desmond, SS300003.214
Werth, RF301001.220
Zunino, C300002.250
Harper, LF300003.240
Zimmerman, P100001.500
Bray, P000000.000
Stammen, P000000.000
Ramos, PH100000.286
Clippard, P000000.000
Duke, P000000.000
Bernadina, PH100000.318
TOTALS28010018
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Zimmerman (L, 0-1)5.0633056.75
B. Bray0.11110013.50
C. Stammen0.2000002.25
T. Clippard1.0000133.12
Z. Duke2.0200000.00
TOTALS9.094418


All Aboard the Cole Train to Game Seven


Andrew McCutchen gets the Bucs on the board early with a 1st inning solo home run.


Jayson Werth makes an incredible diving catch to rob Marlon Byrd of an extra base hit.

With two on and two out, Russell Martin gets the green light on a 3-0 count, hitting a three run homer.


Gerrit Cole strikes out Denard Span, his 18th of the game, forcing a game seven in Washington. Cole's 18th strikeout also gives him the record for most strikeouts in a postseason game. Bob Gibson was the previous holder, with 17 in 1968.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
NLCS: Game 5 - Washington Nationals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on October 30, 2013 at 05:08 PM.




October 19, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 39º, Clear
Attendance: 40,586


NLCS: Game 5 - Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 19, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Washington (3-2)0000000000 0 0051
Pittsburgh (2-3)0000000000 0 1151
W: Bryan Morris (1-0) L: Tyler Clippard (2-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSWASPIT
PIT12thGarrett Jones singled to right. Andrew McCutchen scored.01
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF501011.292
Harper, LF300021.273
Zimmerman, 3B501000.211
Desmond, SS400011.231
Zunino, C502000.270
Espinosa, 2B300000.200
Lombardozzi, PR-RF200000.125
Werth, RF300012.211
Bernadina, PR-RF100001.333
Strasburg, P301002.364
Duke, P000000.000
Ramos, PH100000.333
Bray, P000000.000
Tracy, PH100000.667
Clippard, P000000.000
TOTALS41050510
BATTING
2B: R. Zimmerman (1)
GIDP: R. Zimmerman
BASERUNNING
SB: D. Span (4)
FIELDING
E: I. Desmond (5)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
S. Strasburg8.0100082.45
Z. Duke1.0100000.00
B. Bray2.02000112.46
T. Clippard (L, 2-1)0.2110003.52
TOTALS11.251009
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF500000.217
Walker, 2B500000.255
McCutchen, CF510001.239
Alvarez, 3B500003.256
Jones, 1B502101.318
Martin, C400001.300
Byrd, RF401001.161
Cabrera, SS402001.325
Rodriguez, P200001.000
Welker, P000000.000
Barmes, PH000000.500
Melancon, P000000.000
McDonald, P000000.000
Tabata, PH000000.111
Morris, P000000.000
TOTALS3915109
BATTING
RBI: G. Jones (6)
SAC: C. Barmes, J. Tabata
BASERUNNING
SB: A. McCutchen (1)
FIELDING
E: G. Jones (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez7.1400282.11
D. Welker1.2000100.00
M. Melancon1.0000210.00
J. McDonald1.0100008.44
B. Morris (W, 1-0)1.00000118.00
TOTALS12.0500510


Garrett Jones' RBI Single in the 12th Keeps Pirates Magical Season Alive

Denard Span robs Starling Marte of a double to keep the Pirates hitless through five.


With the bases loaded, Marlon Byrd makes a spectacular catch to keep the game scoreless through the top of the 10th.


Garrett Jones' walk-off single in the 12th forces a game six.

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