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League Leaders: June 2013
Posted on June 20, 2013 at 08:37 PM.
MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jun 30, 2013
Batting AverageAVGHome RunsHR
1. Paul Goldschmidt.3481. Andrew McCutchen24
2. Andrew McCutchen.3412. Pedro Alvarez24
3. Jordan Pacheco.3373. Garrett Jones24
4. Carl Crawford.3364. Hunter Pence18
5. Chris Denorfia.3285. Carlos Beltran16
Runs Batted InRBIStolen BasesSB
1. Alfonso Soriano591. Everth Cabrera42
2. Pedro Alvarez562. Andrew McCutchen26
3. Adrian Gonzalez523. Angel Pagan21
4. Jason Kubel524. Eric Young Jr.20
5. Carlos Beltran515. Carl Crawford19
WinsWSavesSV
1. Daniel Hudson111. J.J. Putz31
2. Madison Bumgarner112. Jason Grilli29
3. Bronson Arroyo103. Jonathan Papelbon28
4. Dan Haren104. Rafael Betancourt26
5. Edwin Jackson105. Aroldis Chapman25
Earned Run AverageERAStrikeoutsSO
1. James McDonald1.501. A.J. Burnett128
2. Clayton Kershaw2.042. Stephen Strasburg122
3. Jordan Zimmerman2.183. Wandy Rodriguez120
4. Kris Medlen2.214. Cole Hamels108
5. Madison Bumgarner2.215. James McDonald108


MLB League Leaders - Updated: Jun 30, 2013
Batting AverageAVGHome RunsHR
1. Miguel Cabrera.3651. Albert Pujols27
2. Joe Mauer.3432. Miguel Cabrera22
3. Andy Dirks.3253. Prince Fielder21
4. Robinson Cano.3194. Curtis Granderson21
5. Yoenis Cespedes.3135. Adam Dunn20
Runs Batted InRBIStolen BasesSB
1. Albert Pujols731. Elvis Andrus28
2. Miguel Cabrera672. Michael Bourn26
3. Yoenis Cespedes643. Emilio Bonifacio25
4. Prince Fielder624. Rajai Davis24
5. Curtis Granderson565. Jacoby Ellsbury20
WinsWSavesSV
1. Max Scherzer101. Glen Perkins31
2. Jeff Niemann92. Bruce Rondon25
3. Anibal Sanchez83. Fernando Rodney23
4. Jeremy Guthrie84. Joel Hanrahan23
5. Jered Weaver85. Greg Holland23
Earned Run AverageERAStrikeoutsSO
1. Doug Fister2.371. Chris Sale123
2. Anibal Sanchez2.502. Justin Verlander112
3. Felipe Paulino2.713. R.A. Dickey109
4. Jarrod Parker2.924. Max Scherzer107
5. Chris Sale3.005. Brandon Morrow107
Player Statistics Recap: June 2013
Posted on June 20, 2013 at 08:18 PM.
2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Stats - Hitting
NAMEABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBPSLG
Andrew McCutchen320511092302442654266.341.354.637
Starling Marte3132783171414062127.265.265.364
Pedro Alvarez2954290172245645900.305.315.620
Asdrubal Cabrera29529651311128124763.220.252.383
Garrett Jones2903586110244536500.297.307.583
Russell Martin250286660142424300.264.268.456
Clint Barmes24518586071835100.237.247.347
Travis Snider2372871101102504010.300.303.477
Gaby Sanchez16716446071632710.263.285.425
Neil Walker14116479031001500.333.331.461
Brandon Inge10812283071922400.259.273.481
Michael McKenry72718305731600.250.289.500
Felix Pie231200110600.087.125.217
Freddy Sanchez131100000300.077.143.077
Total29093077841225134299305534215.270.280.453
2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Stats - Pitching
NAMEGPGSWLSVQSHLDIPHERHRBBSOWHIPERA
A.J. Burnett1717920110117.21024311211281.053.29
Wandy Rodriguez1616850120113.194319141200.952.46
James McDonald1616740120108.189184121080.931.50
Francisco Liriano10105308066.2722248701.202.97
Jason Grilli35000290034.122423390.731.05
Gerrit Cole441104029.015425340.691.24
Jared Hughes2605200229.018724370.762.17
Christopher Leroux2102000329.021941350.762.79
Mark Melancon26034101227.2281123321.123.58
Jeff Karstens1201100026.0211225251.004.15
Duke Welker2001000421.117016191.080.00
Tony Watson1903200218.121832181.253.93
Total82824933305723752.2667233591017861.022.79
MLB Standings: 6/30/2013
Posted on June 20, 2013 at 07:17 PM.
MLB Standings - Updated: June 30, 2013
AL EASTWLGBRSRA
Toronto Blue Jays5330-423349
Tampa Rays45388.0352336
Boston Red Sox414312.5363391
New York Yankees374515.5363383
Baltimore Orioles315222.0203237
AL CENTRALWLGBRSRA
Detroit Tigers5130-373295
Chicago White Sox43398.5356384
Kansas City Royals414010.0370358
Minnesota Twins404111.0341355
Cleveland Indians364615.5405401
AL WESTWLGBRSRA
Los Angeles Angels4835-374333
Oakland Athletics44394.0380357
Texas Rangers41427.0422358
Seattle Mariners38449.5346385
Houston Astros275520.5274393
AL WILD CARD RACEWLGB
Tampa Rays4538-
Oakland Athletics4439-
Chicago White Sox43390.5
Kansas City Royals41402.0
Texas Rangers41423.0
Minnesota Twins40413.0
Boston Red Sox41433.5
Seattle Mariners38445.5
New York Yankees37456.5
Cleveland Indians36467.5
Baltimore Orioles315213.0
Houston Astros275516.5
NL EASTWLGBRSRA
Philadelphia Phillies4736-326323
Washington Nationals42404.5366339
Atlanta Braves38448.5326313
New York Mets315015.0292343
Miami Marlins265520.0270383
NL CENTRALWLGBRSRA
Pittsburgh Pirates4933-307261
St. Louis Cardinals46363.0352291
Cincinnati Reds42407.0364393
Chicago Cubs364613.0344373
Milwaukee Brewers344714.5306346
NL WESTWLGBRSRA
Arizona Diamondbacks5626-373268
Los Angeles Dodgers46359.5342277
San Diego Padres453711.0283286
Colorado Rockies404316.5319336
San Francisco Giants374418.5308332
NL WILD CARD RACEWLGB
Los Angeles Dodgers4635-
St. Louis Cardinals4636-
San Diego Padres45371.0
Cincinnati Reds42404.0
Washington Nationals42404.0
Colorado Rockies40436.5
Atlanta Braves38448.0
San Francisco Giants37448.5
Chicago Cubs364610.0
Milwaukee Brewers344711.5
New York Mets315014.5
Miami Marlins265519.5
Schedule Recap: June 2013
Posted on June 20, 2013 at 07:09 PM.
Pittsburgh Pirates June 2013 Schedule
DATEOPPONENTRESULT
Jun 1vs Cincinnati RedsWon, 1-0
Jun 2vs Cincinnati RedsLost, 3-2
Jun 3at Atlanta BravesWon, 2-1
Jun 4at Atlanta BravesLost, 8-4
Jun 5at Atlanta BravesWon, 9-3
Jun 7at Chicago CubsWon, 7-3
Jun 8at Chicago CubsWon, 3-0
Jun 9at Chicago CubsWon, 5-4
Jun 11vs San Francisco GiantsWon, 3-0
Jun 12vs San Francisco GiantsWon, 5-2
Jun 13vs San Francisco GiantsWon, 3-1
Jun 14vs Los Angeles DodgersWon, 2-0
Jun 15vs Los Angeles DodgersLost, 7-3
Jun 16vs Los Angeles DodgersWon, 3-2
Jun 17at Cincinnati RedsLost, 4-3
Jun 18at Cincinnati RedsWon, 3-0
Jun 19at Cincinnati RedsWon, 3-0
Jun 20at Cincinnati RedsLost, 2-1
Jun 21at Los Angeles AngelsLost, 3-1
Jun 22at Los Angeles AngelsLost, 1-0
Jun 23at Los Angeles AngelsWon, 3-2
Jun 25at Seattle MarinersWon, 3-2
Jun 26at Seattle MarinersWon, 2-1
Jun 28vs Milwaukee BrewersLost, 1-0
Jun 29vs Milwaukee BrewersWon, 7-1
Jun 30vs Milwaukee BrewersWon, 3-2


June 30, 2013
1:35PM



PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 79º, Cloudy
Attendance: 29,086


Game #82: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jun 30, 2013123456789RHE
Milwaukee (34-47)000010010280
Pittsburgh (49-33)10020000X3101
W: A.J. Burnett (9-2) L: Yovani Gallardo (5-7) S: Jason Grilli (29)
Milwaukee Brewers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: R. Braun (23)
RBI: R. Braun (42)
SAC: Y. Gallardo
Milwaukee Brewers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
Y. Gallardo (L, 5-7)6.0732175.11
M. Gonzalez1.1300014.64
C. Narveson0.2000023.04
PITCHING
WP: Y. Gallardo (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (23), T. Snider (10)
HR: G. Jones (24)
RBI: G. Jones 3 (45)
GIDP: A. McCutchen
BASERUNNING
SB: A. McCutchen 3 (26), S. Marte (12)
FIELDING
E: A. Burnett (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett (W, 9-2)7.0610293.29
M. Melancon (H, 12)1.0211023.58
J. Grilli (S, 29)1.0000011.05


Pirates Fend Off Brewers Rally for 3-2 Win, Series

PITTSBURGH - With the 2013 season already half way in the books, the Pirates and Brewers faced off in the rubber match of their three game set. While splitting the first two games of the series, the Pirates sent A.J. Burnett to the mound to oppose Yovani Gallardo and the Brewers.

In the top of the 1st, Burnett walked Aoki after a grueling eight pitch at bat. After striking out Segura, Ryan Braun singled, advancing Aoki to second. Corey Hart then grounded out, advancing Aoki and Braun to second and third with two outs. Former Buccos Aramis Ramirez would step up to the plate looking to down his former team, but would line out to Clint Barmes to end the top of the 1st. In the bottom of the 1st, Starling Marte led off with a single, followed by a steal of second. Andrew McCutchen then doubled with two outs, advancing to third after Pedro Alvarez advanced on a dropped third strike. Garrett Jones then singled, scoring McCutchen to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


Travis Snider would ground out to end the inning. Burnett and Gallardo each sailed through the second and third innings, retiring the sides in order. After retiring the side in the top of the 4th, Pedro Alvarez led off the bottom of the 4th with a single. Alvarez would then score on a two-run shot by Garrett Jones, giving the Pirates a 3-0 lead.


The top of the 5th would get the Brewers back into the game, as Jonathan Lucroy led off with a single. Gomez then singled with one out, putting runners two on with one out. Gallardo then sacrificed to Burnett, advancing the runners to second and third. Aoki then grounded to Burnett who over threw at home, allowing Lucroy to score. Gomez looked to tack on the second run, but was called out at home to only cut the score to 3-1 in the Pirates favor.


After scoreless innings in the 6th and 7th, the Brewers faced set up man Mark Melancon, looking to bridge the gap to Jason Grilli in the 9th. Segura led off the 8th with a single, followed by a double from Ryan Braun that scored Segura to bring the Brewers to within one.


Melancon then struck out Corey Hart and got Ramirez to fly out, which advancing Braun to third. Lucroy, already struggling on the day, struck out to end the inning. In the top of the 9th, Jason Grilli came in looking to collect his 29th save on the season. Grilli made quick work of the Brewers, getting Weeks to fly out, Gomez to ground out, and Maldonado to strike out to end the game.



Player of the Game:



The Pirates kick off July with an off day, before welcoming cross state rival Philadelphia to PNC Park for a three game set. In game one, Wandy Rodriguez opposes John Lannan. First pitch, 7:05PM.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013


June 29, 2013
7:15PM



PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 58º, Clear
Attendance: 27,407


Game #81: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jun 29, 2013123456789RHE
Milwaukee (34-46)001000000191
Pittsburgh (48-33)01202200X7130
W: Francisco Liriano (5-3) L: Kyle Lohse (3-8) S: N/A
Milwaukee Brewers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: R. Braun (22), M. Maldonado (7), Y. Betancourt (5)
3B: R. Weeks (2)
RBI: R. Braun (41)
FIELDING
E: R. Weeks (11)
Milwaukee Brewers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
K. Lohse (L, 3-8)4.2955013.51
W. Peralta1.1222013.29
J. Henderson2.0200024.28
TOTALS8.0137704
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen 2 (22), P. Alvarez (17)
HR: P. Alvarez (24), R. Martin (14), A. Cabrera (11)
RBI: A. McCutchen (42), P. Alvarez (56), R. Martin 2 (34), A. Cabrera 3 (28)
HBP: F. Sanchez
SAC: F. Liriano
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
F. Liriano (W, 5-3)6.0611132.97
C. Leroux (H, 3)2.0200032.79
T. Watson1.0000013.93
TOTALS9.091117


Cabrera, Alvarez Fuel Pirates Drubbing of Brewers

PITTSBURGH - The Brewers are having a dismal season thus far; quite opposite of how the Pirates are performing. Yes the Pirates were sixteen games above .500 in 2012, but this team looks different. After seeing the Bucco's get handled by the Brewers in game one of the three game set, one can only wonder if things will again go south for the Bucs. In game two of the series, Francisco Liriano takes the mound opposing Kyle Lohse.

The Pirates needed another big pitching performance with a suddenly quite offense, hoping that Liriano would do just that. In the top of the 1st, Liriano got Aoki to ground out, followed by a strike out of Weeks and a pop out by Ryan Braun to end the top of the inning. In the bottom of the 1st, after Freddy Sanchez grounded out, Asdrubal Cabrera reached on a thorwing error by Weeks. Andrew McCutchen then grounded into a double play to end the inning.

In the top of the 2nd, Aramis Ramirez led off with a single, then advanced to third on a double by Yuniesky Betancourt. Liriano would then get Gomez to pop out and Gonzalez to ground out to end the Brewers threat. In the bottom of the 2nd, on the first pitch from Lohse, Pedro Alvarez homered to left, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


In the top of the 3rd, Liriano got two quick outs by getting Kyle Lohse to strike out and Aoki to fly out. But trouble began to brew, as Rickie Weeks tripled off the wall, followed by a double from Ryan Braun which scored Weeks, tying the game at 1-1.


Liriano would get Aramis Ramirez to line out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 3rd, Liriano would help his own cause, singling with one out. After Freddy Sanchez struck out, Asdrubal Cabrera homered over the Clemente wall, scoring Liriano, giving the Pirates a 3-1 lead.


Andrew McCutchen would follow with a double, followed by a single from Pedro Alvarez; McCutchen would be called out at third to end the inning. Liriano and Lohse would breeze through the 4th inning, but the 5th would lead to a disaster for Lohse. Russell Martin led off the 5th with a single, sacrificed to second by Liriano. Freddy Sanchez was then hit by a pitch, followed by a single from Cabrera to score Martin, giving the Pirates a 4-1 lead. Andrew McCutchen then singled, scoring Sanchez to push the Pirates ahead 5-1. Pedro Alvarez would strike out to end the inning.

After a scoreless top of the 6th, Travis Snider hit a two out single, then scoring on a 2-run shot from Russell Martin to extend the Pirates lead to 7-1.


Offenses would stall for each team, as the bullpens took over the game into the 9th. With Tony Watson in for the mop up role, a single by Gomez put one on with one out. Gonzalez then reached on a fielders choice, setting up a strike out of Jonathan Lucroy to end the game.




Player of the Game:



With the series tied at a game a piece, the Pirates and Brewers each look to take the rubber match for the series victory. A pair of aces square off as the Yovani Gallardo opposes A.J. Burnett. First pitch, 1:35PM.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013


June 28, 2013
7:05PM



PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 68º, Clear
Attendance: 30,691


Game #80: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jun 28, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Milwaukee (34-45)0000000000 0 0 1170
Pittsburgh (47-33)0000000000 0 0 0 050
W: John Axford (1-4) L: Mark Melancon (3-4) S: N/A
Milwaukee Brewers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: R. Braun (21), C. Hart (13)
RBI: C. Hart (50)
SAC: M. Estrada 2, J. Lucroy, J. Segura
Milwaukee Brewers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
M. Estrada7.0300083.74
T. Gorzelanny3.0000033.41
M. Gonzalez1.0200014.79
B. Badenhop0.2000002.43
J. Henderson0.1000004.50
J. Axford (W, 1-4)2.0000015.12
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (20)
GIDP: T. Snider
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole 7.0200181.24
D. Welker2.0100010.00
J. Hughes3.0100022.17
M. Melancon (L, 3-4)2.0311013.38


Offensive Struggles Continue to Haunt Pirates as Brewers Steal a Win in the 14th

PITTSBURGH - After ending their road trip on a high note by sweeping the Mariners at Safeco, the Pirates returned to PNC Park to welcome the Milwaukee Brewers for a three game weekend series. Pirates #1 pick Gerrit Cole would be taking the mound to make his third start of his young career, going up against Marco Estrada and the Brewers.

The Brewers started working Gerrit Cole early, not swinging at many of his corner painted pitches. After getting Aoki to strike out and Segura to ground out, Cole gave up a double to left to Ryan Braun. Corey Hart would step in looking to get Braun around, but couldn't, as he would ground out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 1st, Marco Estrada got Asdrubal to strike out, followed by a fly out from Freddy Sanchez who remains hitless in his return stint to Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen would strike out to end the 1st.


The 2nd inning went quickly for each team, as Cole would collect two strikeouts in the top of the 2nd, followed by Estrada collecting one in the bottom of the 2nd. In the top of the 3rd, Carlos Gomez singled, then took second on a sacrifice by Estrada. Cole would ramp up a 99MPH fastball to strike out Aoki to end the inning.


The Pirates would remain hitless, as Snider struck out, Martin flew out, and Cole struck out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 4th, Andrew McCutchen doubled with two outs, but was stranded at second as Pedro Alvarez flew out at the warning track to end the inning. The 5th and 6th innings were much of the same, as each pitcher retired the respective sides in order.

With Cole at 95 pitches, the Pirates turned to rooke reliver Duke Welker, who brings a 0.00 ERA after 20+ innings of work. But the Brewers would get a runner in scoring position with two outs after Gomez singled and was then sacrificed by Estrada. But Welker would get Aoki to ground out to end the inning.

The game would stay tied heading into extra innings, as both teams bullpens were locked in. In the top of the 14th, with Mark Melancon pitching, Aoki led off with a single. Segura then sacrificed him to second. Melancon would get Ryan Braun to pop out, leaving the Brewers down to their final out. Melancon threw a high fastball in the upper corner of the zone, only for Corey Hart to take to deep center field for a double, scoring Aoki to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead.


John Axford would make quick work of the Pirates in the bottom of the 14th, getting Marte, Snider, and Martin to fly out to end the game.



Player of the Game:



The Pirates and Brewers go again tomorrow evening, as Francisco Liriano opposes Kyle Lohse. First pitch, 7:15PM.
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted on June 18, 2013 at 12:49 AM.
Series Preview | June 28-30, 2013
@
Milwaukee Brewers
(33-45, 19-17 Away)		Pittsburgh Pirates
(47-32, 24-15 Home)
Team Comparison
.250AVG.270
.387SLG.454
.304OBP.280
3.90ERA2.87
Pitching Probables
Estrada (6-6, 4.03)Game 1Cole (1-1, 1.64)
Lohse (3-7, 3.21)Game 2Liriano (4-3, 3.12)
Gallardo (5-6, 5.25)Game 3Burnett (8-2, 3.50)
Game Notes
- The Pirates currently sit 2 games ahead of the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central.
- The Brewers currently sit 13.5 games behind the Pirates for first place in the NL Central.
Monday, June 17, 2013


June 26, 2013
3:40PM



Safeco Field - Seattle, WA
Weather: 72º, Cloudy
Attendance: 23,370


Game #79: Pittsburgh Pirates at Seattle Mariners
Jun 26, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (47-32)100001000241
Seattle (37-42)000000001160
W: James McDonald (7-4) L: Blake Beavan (6-7) S: Jason Grilli (28)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
HR: R. Martin (13)
RBI: R. Martin (32)
HBP: A. McCutchen (41), P. Alvarez (55), G. Sanchez (16)
GIDP: S. Marte
BASERUNNING
SB: A. McCutchen 3 (23)
FIELDING
E: A. McCutchen (3)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. McDonald (W, 7-4)8.0400091.50
J. Grilli (S, 28)1.0211011.08
TOTALS9.0611010
Seattle Mariners
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BASERUNNING
SB: M. Morse (1)
Seattle Mariners
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
B. Beavan (L, 6-7)7.0422084.41
K. Loe2.0000026.46
TOTALS9.0422010


Grilli Nearly Blows Save as Pirates Hold on for Series Sweep

SEATTLE - After a thrilling comeback win in extra innings in game one, the Pirates look to take the two game mini sweep from the Mariners. Taking the hill for the Bucco's, righty James McDonald, opposing Blake Bleaven and the Mariners.

In the top of the 1st, Andrew McCutchen singled with two outs, followed by him stealing second base and third base, with Pedro Alvarez up to bat. Alvarez would strike out, but would score on a dropped first pitch (wild pitch) that would score McCutchen to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


James McDonald would breeze through the bottom of the top of the 1st, as he would get Ackley to ground out, Ryan to strike out, and Morse to line out to end the inning. Each pitcher locked in for the 2nd through 5th innings, retiring the opposing sides in order. In the top of the 6th, Russell Martin stepped to the plate and drove one to deep right field, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead.


The 7th inning was much of the same, as the pitchers continued to dual. After each side was retired in the 8th, the Pirates were again sat down in order, hoping that their 2-0 lead was good enough to secure the victory. Jason Grilli was called upon for the 9th, looking to collect his 28th save on the season. Grilli would allow back to back singles to Ryan and Morse. Morales would strike out swinging on an 0-2 count for the first out. Jesus Montero then reached second on a field error by Andrew McCutchen, scoring Ryan to cut the Pirates lead to one with only one out. Kyle Seager then reached on a fielders choice, followed by a ground out from Raul Ibanez to get to end the game.



Player of the Game:




With an off-day tomorrow, the Pirates head back to PNC Park to welcome the Milwaukee series in game one of thi three game set. First pitch, 7:05PM.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Roster Moves: Pirates Promote Freddy Sanchez
Posted on June 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM.

by Tom Singer / MLB.com / June 25, 2013



The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the promotion of Freddy Sanchez. Sanchez, only having played in five games, has collected a .280 AVG, including 2 HR's and 8 RIBI's.

With another extra innings game and the need for a DH in LA, the promotion couldn't come at a better down, as the Pirates have been struggling offensively.

In a related move, the Pirates have optioned SS Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis.


June 25, 2013
10:10PM



Safeco Field - Seattle, WA
Weather: 52º, Clear
Attendance: 22,671


Game #78: Pittsburgh Pirates at Seattle Mariners
Jun 25, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Pittsburgh (46-32)0000000200 0 1372
Seattle (37-41)0000200000 0 0 2112
W: Jared Hughes (5-2) L: Oliver Perez (1-1) S: Jason Grilli (27)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
RBI: R. Martin (31), B. Inge (19)
GIDP: A. McCutchen, G. Sanchez, C. Barmes
BASERUNNING
SB: A. McCutchen (20)
FIELDING
E: C. Barmes 2 (9)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez (W, 8-5)7.0922082.46
J. Karstens2.1200044.15
J. Hughes (W, 5-2)1.2000022.42
J. Grilli (S, 27)1.0000010.84
TOTALS12.01122015
Seattle Mariners
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: K. Seager (19)
3B: K. Seager (2)
RBI: K. Seager 2 (28)
FIELDING
E: D. Ackley (7), R. Andino (2)
Seattle Mariners
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
B. Maurer7.0221163.73
D. Storen (BS, 4)2.0200004.13
O. Perez (L, 1-1)2.2311022.55
L. Luetge0.1000003.14
TOTALS12.073218
PITCHING
WP: D. Storen (1)


Martin's Clutch RBI Single in 12th Sends Pirates to 3-2 Win

SEATTLE - After the Pirates avoided a sweep at the hands of the LA Angels, the road trip continued into Seattle, as the Pirates were welcomed to Safeco field for the remaining two games of a home and home series. Taking the mound for the Pirates, was Wandy Rodriguez, opposing Seattle's Brandon Maurer.

As their offense has been stifled as of late, the Pirates looked to get things going offensively early. After Starling Marte grounded out to lead off the 1st, Asdrubal Cabrera followed by reaching first on a throwing error by Ackley. Andrew McCutchen would strike out, followed by a ground out from Alvarez to end the inning. Wandy Rodriguez would have no issues in the bottom of the 1st, getting Ackley to strike out, followed by ground outs from Gutierrez and Morse to end the inning.

After the Pirates were retired in order in the top of the 2nd, Kyle Seagar led off the bottom of the 2nd with a double. After Rodriguez got Ibanez to strike out, Saunders singled to center, putting runners of first and third with one out. Wandy would then get both Andino and Shoppach to strike out to end the threat in the 2nd. Each pitcher made it through the 3rd without any speedbumps, keeping the game tied at zero heading into the 4th. The Pirates were once again turned away, retired in order. Kyle Seagar led off the bottom of the 4th with a single from a deflection, then advancing to second on a ground out. Saunders then chopped a single, advancing Seagar to third. Andino would strike out and Shoppach would fly out to end the inning.

Maurer again made quick work of the Pirates in the top of the 5th, keeping them scoreless. In the bottom of the 5th, Gutierrez singled, followed by a single from Morse. After Jesus Montero flew out to left, Gutierrez advanced to third with one out. Kyle Seager then tripled, scoring both Gutierrez and Morse to give the Mariners a 2-0 lead.


Quick innings again played a factor in the 7th, leading to a breakout from the Pirates in the 8th. Russell Martin reached on a throwing error by Andino, followed by a single from Gaby Sanchez. After a wild pitch from Drew Storen with Brandon Inge batting, Martin and Sanchez advanced to second and third with no outs. Inge then singled, scoring Russell Martin to cut the lead to 2-1.


Clint Barmes then grounded into a double play, scoring Sanchez to tie the game at two.


Starling Marte would fly out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 8th, Kyle Seagar hit a hard ground ball up the middle, only to be caught by Cabrera on the run, who then did an incredible jump turn throw to first for the first out.


After a scoreless 9th, the Pirates were again headed into extra innings. Bullpens locked in for the 10th and 11th innings, keeping the game tied at two going into the 12th. Asdrubal Cabrera led off with a single, followed by a one out single from Alvarez to put two on with one out. Garrett Jones then struck out for the second out of the inning. But as they've done all season long, the Pirates continued to battle as Russell Martin singled, scoring Cabrera to give the Pirates a 3-2 lead.


With the Pirates up 3-2, manager Clint Hurdle to decided to again go with Jason Grilli, who has blown his previous two saves. Grilli would show no signs of fatigue, as he'd get Gutierrez and Morse to fly out, followed by a huge strikeout from Jesus Montero to end the game.





Player of the Game:



The Pirates and Mariners face off in game two of this two game set, as the Pirates look to take the quick series from the M's. James McDonald opposes Blake Beavan. First pitch, 3:40PM.
Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Seattle Mariners
Posted on June 16, 2013 at 09:59 PM.
Series Preview | June 25-26, 2013
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Pittsburgh Pirates
(45-32, 21-17 Away)		Seattle Mariners
(37-40, 17-21 Home)
Team Comparison
.271AVG.264
.456SLG.392
.282OBP.330
2.90ERA4.31
Pitching Probables
Rodriguez (8-5, 2.45)Game 1Maurer (6-2, 3.94)
Fister (5-2), 2.31Game 2Sanchez (3-4), 3.62
Game Notes
- The Pirates come in to Seattle after taking one of three from the Angels.
- Seattle has lost four straight games entering today.
Saturday, June 15, 2013


June 23, 2013
3:35PM



Angel Stadium of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Weather: 73º, Rain
Attendance: 33,020


Game #77: Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Angels
Jun 23, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Pittsburgh (45-32)0000100010 0 0 0 0 0 1390
Los Angeles (47-30)0000001010 0 0 0 0 0 02100
W: Tony Watson (3-2) L: Kevin Jepsen (5-1) S: N/A
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (19)
HR: P. Alvarez (23)
RBI: A. McCutchen (41), P. Alvarez (55), G. Sanchez (16)
BASERUNNING
SB: S. Marte (11)
CS: A. McCutchen (6)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett (W, 8-2)7.0711063.50
M. Melancon1.0000023.28
J. Grilli (BS, 2)1.0111010.86
C. Leroux4.0100043.00
T. Watson (W, 3-2)3.0100034.15
Los Angeles Angels
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
HR: M. Trumbo (12), P. Bourjos (7)
RBI: M. Trumbo (46), P. Bourjos (25)
HBP: A. Callaspo
GIDP: P. Bourjos
Los Angeles Angels
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
C. Wilson6.0511132.56
D. Carpenter2.0111054.50
S. Downs5.0100052.96
K. Jepsen (L, 5-1)3.0211033.35


Pirates Win Thriller in 16th After Grilli's Second Blown Save

ANAHEIM - The pitching matchups in this series have lived up to their hypes; however, the games have not gone in the Pirates favor. With the series already won by the Angels, the Pirates look to avoid the sweep, sending A.J. Burnett to the mound to oppose C.J. Wilson.

The first three innings of the game quickly flew by, as both A.J. Burnett and C.J. Wilson retired the sides in order, not allowing a hit or a walk. In the top of the 4th, Andrew McCutchen hit a two out single, the first hit of the game, only to be stranded as Pedro Alvarez grounded out to end the inning. After Burnett stayed perfect through four, the Pirates got to work in the top of the 5th. Travis Snider hit a one out single, followed by a single from Russell Martin that advanced Snider to third. Gaby Sanchez then reached on a fielders choice, scoring Snider to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


In the bottom of the 5th, Burnett allowed a lead off single to Mark Trumbo, but would get Kendrick to line out and Bourjos to ground into a double play to end the inning. In the top of the 6th with two outs, Andrew McCutchen doubled, followed by an intentional walk issued to Pedro Alvarez. Garrett Jones would pop out to end the Pirates threat in the 6th. After a scoreless 7th from the Pirates, Burnett got back to work, getting Albert Pujols to fly out for the first out. But Mark Trumbo took his team on his shoulders, hitting a solo shot to center, bringing the Angels even at one with the Pirates.


Burnett then allowed a single to Bourjos, followed by a single to Shuck to put two on with one out. After a mound visit from Ray Searage, Burnett would get Hester to strike out to end the inning. After a scoreless 8th inning, the Angels brough in Kevin Jepsen to pitch. The first batter he faced, Pedro Alvarez, took him yard to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead.


With a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the 9th, Jason Grilli was called upon for his first save opportunity since his previous blown save. Grilli got Mark Trumbo to strike out on four pitches, followed by a line out by Kendrick for the second out. Then, on a 1-2 pitch in the lower outside part of the zone, Peter Bourjos homered to right, tying the game at two and blowing Grilli's second save on the season.


Each teams bullpen ran roughshot through the other teams lineup, as the Pirates and Angels were deadlocked at two heading into the 16th. Starling Marte hit a single with one out and then stole second with Asdrubal Cabrera batting. Marte would advance to third as Cabrera grounded out. Andrew McCutchen then hit a ground ball to shortstop scoring Marte as McCutchen was called safe at first, giving the Pirates a 3-2 lead.


Tony Watson would continue to pitch for the bottom of the 16th, getting Callaspo and Pujols to ground out, followed by Mark Trumbo striking out on a 2-2 fastball to give the Pirates the victory.




Player of the Game:



With an off day tomorrow, the Pirates head to Seattle on Tuesday for a two game set. The Pirates send Wandy Rodriguez to the mound to oppose Brandon Mauerer. First pitch, 10:10PM.
Friday, June 14, 2013


June 22, 2013
9:05PM



Angel Stadium of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Weather: 61º, Clear
Attendance: 36,894


Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Angels
Jun 22, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (44-32)000000000060
Los Angeles (47-29)00000010X1100
W: Jered Weaver (8-3) L: Francisco Liriano (4-3) S: Ryan Madson (19)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
3B: S. Marte (1)
HBP: P. Alvarez
GIDP: F. Pie
BASERUNNING
CS: A. Cabrera (3)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
F. Liriano (L, 4-3)6.110110103.12
D. Welker1.2000110.00
Los Angeles Angels
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: A. Pujols (15), H. Kendrick (13)
RBI: H. Kendrick (18)
Los Angeles Angels
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Weaver (W, 8-3)8.0500083.34
E. Frieri (H, 4)0.1000002.35
S. Burnett (H, 8)0.1000003.89
R. Madson (S, 19)0.1100014.50


Weaver Shuts Out Pirates in Victory

ANAHEIM -After losing game one of the series, the Pirates looked to rebound in game two, as Francisco Liriano takes the mound to oppose Jered Weaver.

Jered Weaver came to the mound with quite a command, as he retired Marte, Cabrera, and McCutchen in order to end the top of the 1st. In the bottom of the 1st, Erick Aybar led off with a single, followed by a single from Kendrick to put two on with no outs. Liriano then did the unthinkable, getting both Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols to strike out swinging, followed by a groundout by Trumbo to end the inning.


In the top of the 2nd, Pedro Alvarez led off with a single. After Russell Martin struck out, Gaby Sanchez singled to put two on with one out. But Felix Pie would ground into a 1-6-3 double play to end the threat. The bottom of the 2nd quickly flew by, as Liriano struck out Jimenez, Iannetta, and Bourjos in order. After a single from Kendrick with two outs in the bottom of the 3rd, Liriano got Pujols to strike out for the second time in the game to end the 3rd.

In the top of the 4th, Asdrubal Cabrera line to left for a single to lead off the inning. After McCutchen struck out swinging, Cabrera was caught stealing second, leading into a Pedro Alvarez strike out to end the top of the 4th. After a quick top of the 5th from Weaver, Aybar led off the botom of the 5th with a single. Kendrick then reached on a fielders choice, with Aybar out at second. Josh Hamilton then reached on a fielders choice, getting Kendrick out at second. Albert Pujols then doubled, sending Hamiliton to third, leaving two men in scoring position with two outs.


Liriano would get Trumbo to strike out to end the bottom of the 5th. Both Liriano and Weaver soared through the 6th inning, retiring the sides in order. In the top of the 7th, Weaver hit Alvarez with two outs, followed by a single from Russell Martin to again put two on with two outs. Jered Weaver didn't back down, getting Gaby Sanchez to pop out to end the Pirates half of the 7th. In the bottom of the 7th, after an Aybar one out single, Kendrick doubled to deep left, scoring Aybar, to give the Angels a 1-0 lead.


Duke Welker was called upon to get Liriano out of the jam. Welker would get Hamilton to ground out and Pujols to strike out to end the inning. After a scoreless 8th, the Pirates were down to their final three outs. Starling Marte got the Pirates going, leading off with a triple. After a sharp infield ground out from Cabrera, Andrew McCutchen reached first on a fielders choice, as Starling Marte was called out at home.


Pedro Alvarez then singled, advancing McCutchen to second with two outs. But closer Ryan Madson would get Russell Martin to strike out swinging to end the game.



Player of the Game:



The Pirates and Angels meet in the rubber game of the three game set tomorrow afternoon, as A.J. Burnett opposes C.J. Wilson. First pitch, 3:35PM.


June 21, 2013
10:05PM



Angel Stadium of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Weather: 58º, Clear
Attendance: 33,796


Game #75: Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Angels
Jun 21, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (44-31)000010000171
Los Angeles (46-29)11000001X350
W: Joe Blanton (3-2) L: Gerrit Cole (1-1) S: Ryan Madson (18)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: R. Martin (6)
RBI: C. Barmes (18)
GIDP: T. Snider
FIELDING
E: S. Marte (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole (L, 1-1)7.0432171.64
J. Hughes1.0100112.59
Los Angeles Angels
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
BATTING
2B: E. Aybar (17)
HR: C. Iannetta (9)
RBI: J. Hamilton 2 (44), C. Iannetta (25)
BASERUNNING
SB: P. Bourjos (6), A. Callaspo (1)
Los Angeles Angels
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Blanton (W, 3-2)7.1611064.00
S. Burnett (H, 7)0.2000003.93
R. Madson (S, 18)1.0100004.58


Angels Hand Cole First Loss in 3-1 Pitchers Dual

ANAHEIM - The Pirates started their road trip off with a series split at Cincinnati. Heading on the road to the dreaded state of California, the Pirates square off against the Angels in a three game weekend series. In game one, the Pirates will send Gerrit Cole to the hill, making his third career start, to oppose Joe Blanton.

Cole has faced two good lineups thus far in the Giants and Dodgers, but even their lineups are not comparable to the Angels. Cole got into trouble right from the get go, as he allowed a lead off double to Erick Aybar. Alberto Callaspo then grounded out, advancing Aybar to thrid. Josh Hamilton then grounded out, scoring Aybar to give the Angels a 1-0 lead.

Cole would get Albert Pujols to strike out chasing on a 1-2, 98MPH fastball to end the inning. Joe Blanton set the Pirates down in order in the top of the 2nd. With two outs in the bottom of the 2nd, Chris Iannetta homered to deep left, giving the Angels a 2-0 lead.

The 3rd inning was quick for both pitchers, as they each retired the sides in order. In the top of the 4th, Starling Marte singled to lead off, then advancing to second on a ground out by Jordy Mercer. Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones would strike out to end the top of the 4th. After a scoreless bottom 4th from Cole, the Pirates finally made some noise. After Russell Martin doubled with one out, Gaby Sanchez singled, advancing Martin to third. Clint Barmes then singled, scoring Martin to cut the Pirates lead to one.

Starling Marte would follow with a single to load the bases, only for Jordy Mercer to ground out to end the threat and the inning. Pitching locked in and dominated until the bottom of the 8th, when Cole allowed a single to Bourjos. Jared Hughes was called upon to replace call, immediately striking out Witherspoon for the first out. Aybar then walked, followed by a steal from Bourjos to put runners on first and third with one out. Josh Hamilton would single, scoring Bourjos to give the Angels a 3-1 lead.

Down to there last three outs, Garrett Jones lead off the top of the 9th with a single, but would be forced into a double play by Travis Snider. Russell Martin would then ground out to end the inning.



Player of the Game:



The Pirates and Angels go at it again tomorrow night, as Francisco Liriano opposes Jered Weaver. First pitch, 9:05PM.

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