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4/25/2013
1:05PM - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia



Temperature: 68º


Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Apr 25, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (13-10)0220200208130
Philadelphia (13-10)0100001002101
W: James McDonald (3-1) L: Roy Halladay (2-2) S: N/A
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: S. Marte (8), N. Walker (5), G. Jones (3)
HR: N. Walker (3), G. Jones (6), R. Martin (3)
RBI: J. McDonald (1), N. Walker 2 (9), G. Jones (8), R. Martin 2 (10), B. Inge (4)
SAC: J. McDonald
BASERUNNING:
SB: A. McCutchen (3)
Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: J. Mayberry Jr. (1)
3B: J. Rollins (1)
RBI: M. Young (13), B. Revere (6)
GIDP: J. Rollins
FIELDING:
E: K. Frandsen (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. McDonald (W, 3-1)7.09221701.11
M. Melancon2.01000303.12
Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
R. Halladay (L, 2-2)4.06650324.75
R. Valdes2.03000205.68
C. Durbin1.01000201.54
M. Stutes1.02220119.26
J. Horst1.01000105.40

Pirates Knock Around Halladay to Avoid Sweep

PHILADELPHIA - The Pirates took 4 of 7 games against the Phillies in 2012, but so far in 2013, have put up a lackluster effort to get in the win column. The Bucco's face a four game sweep from the Phillies, and are up against a daunting pitcher in Roy Halladay.

The Pirates woke up early in this one, as Andrew McCutchen singled in the top of the 1st to extend his hitting streak to 22 games. In the 2nd, Gaby Sanchez singled, followed by Russell Martin reaching on a fielders chioce and Clint Barmes reaching on a throwing error, scoring Gaby Sanchez. James McDonald hit a sac bunt to score Martin, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 2nd, the Phillies got into the R column, as singles by Rollins, Mayberry Jr., and Brown loaded the bases for been Revere. McDonald lost control and walked Revere, scoring the Phillies first run and cutting the lead to 1. But McDonald got out of the inning, getting Frandsen to ground out. In the top of the 3rd, the Pirates hit back, getting solo home runs from Neil Walker and Garrett Jones to put the Pirates up 4-1. Then, in the 5th, Starling Marte lead off with a double, followed by a single from Walker, scoring Marte to put the score at 5-1. McCutchen singled, followed by a single from Brandon Inge, scoring walker and giving the Pirates a 6-1 lead.
McDonald kept the Phillies in check, until running into trouble in the bottom of the 7th, allowing a double to Mayberry Jr. and singles to Brown and Young, scoring Mayberry to cut the lead to 4. But the Bucs got the runs back, as Jones singled in the 8th and scored on a 2-run home run from Russell Martin, his third home run of the series to give the Pirates an 8-2 lead. Mark Melancon pitched two scoreless innings to seal the victory for the Pirates and to avoid the sweep.

The Pirates now head to St. Louis to face off against the Cardinals in a three game weekend series. Tomorrow's first pitch, 8:15PM.

Player of the Game: Neil Walker
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4/24/2013
7:05PM - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia



Temperature: 49º


Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Apr 24, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (12-10)000000011270
Philadelphia (13-9)00022030X791
W: Cole Hamels (2-0) L: Wandy Rodriguez (2-3) S: N/A
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
HR: B. Inge (2)
RBI: R. Martin (8), B. Inge (3)
BASERUNNING:
SB: A. McCutchen (2)
CS: A. McCutchen (2)
Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: M. Young (7), B. Revere (8)
HR: C. Utley (5), C. Ruiz (2)
RBI: C. Utley 2 (12), M. Young (12), C. Ruiz 4 (10)
SAC: C. Hamels 2
BASERUNNING:
SB: B. Revere (6)
FIELDING:
E: C. Hamels (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
W. Rodriguez (L, 2-3)5.07441613.18
C. Leroux1.12331313.38
J. Hughes0.20000002.25
T. Watson1.00000000.00
Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
C. Hamels (W, 2-0)9.07220613.03

Phillies Drubbing Sends Pirates to Third Straight Loss

PHILADELPHIA - After losing the first two games of this four game series, the Pirates got some worse news, as Travis Snider injured his forearm in pre-game warm-ups. Snider may be out for a few games. Both the Pirates and Phillies send dominant left handers to the mound, as Wandy Rodriguez faces off against Cole Hamels.

After a scoreless first, Rodriguez got Ryan Howard and Chase Utley to strike out back to back to end the 2nd inning. Both teams were scoreless through three, but the Phillies would strike in the 4th. Rodriguez allowed a single to Carlos Ruiz and then left a ball up in the zone to Chase Utley who crushed the ball out of the park for a 2-run home run to give the Phillies a 2-0 lead. The Phillies were back at it in the 5th, with a single from Delmon Young followed by a double from Ben Revere. Michael Young doubled, scoring Delmon Young to put the Phillies up 3-0. Carlos Ruiz grounded out to score Ben Revere and gave the Phillies a 4-0 lead. As Wandy only last 5 innings, Chris Leroux came in for the 6th and struck out the side. But Leroux hit trouble in the bottom of the 7th, allowing a single to Revere, a walk to Young, and a 3-run home run to Carlos Ruiz to put the Phillies up 7-0. Brandon Inge got the Pirates on the board in the 8th, hitting a pinch hit, solo home run to cut the score to 7-1. In the top of the 9th, Andrew McCutchen singled and took 2nd, followed by an RBI single from Russell Martin who ended up being called out at second to end the game and gave the Phillies the 7-2 victory.

The Pirates turn to James McDonald in game 4, looking to avoid the four game sweep.

Player of the Game: Carlos Ruiz
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Liriano Impressive in First Rehab Outing
Posted on April 20, 2013 at 02:15 AM.



4/23/2013 - Francisco Liriano made his AA debut for his first minor league rehab assignment. Liriano locked in after allowing a run in the 1st inning. Liriano pitched 8 innings, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits, while striking out 10.
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4/23/2013
7:05PM - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia



Temperature: 52º


Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Apr 23, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (12-9)1002100307120
Philadelphia (12-9)02021310X9102
W: Cliff Lee (1-2) L: A.J. Burnett (1-2) S: Jonathan Papelbon (6)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
HR: S. Marte (1), A. McCutchen (6), P. Alvarez (4), G. Sanchez (5), R. Martin (2)
RBI: S. Marte (2), A. McCutchen (12), P. Alvarez 2 (14), G. Sanchez (7), R. Martin 2 (7)
GIDP: T. Snider (3)
Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: D. Brown (2), D. Young (5)
HR: C. Utley (4), L. Nix (1), D. Brown (2)
RBI: C. Utley 3 (10), L. Nix 2 (9), D. Brown 2 (9), D. Young 2 (14)
FIELDING:
E: J. Rollins (1), D. Young (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
A Burnett (1-2)5.27882434.76
C. Leroux0.11000000.00
J. Hughes1.02111002.45
J. Wilson1.00000005.40
Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
C. Lee (W, 1-2)7.08440233.77
M. Adams0.11220002.03
M. Stutes (H, 2)0.21110008.44
J. Papelbon (S, 6)1.02000202.25

Pirates, Phillies Home Run Derby Ends in 9-7 Phillies Victory

PHILADELPHIA - The Pirates were on a roll coming into Philadelphia, winning their past five games, including a four game sweep of the Atlanta Braves. But the Phillies knocked the Pirates back down to earth in game one, and turn to Cliff Lee in game two of this four game set to keep them on track.

Early MVP candidate Andrew McCutchen got the Pirates on the board first in the Top of the 1st, crushing a 440ft solo home run, extending his hitting streak to 20 games and giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead. After a scoreless bottom of the 1st from A.J. Burnett, the Phillies started taking control of his lack of command, as Chase Utley singled and then scored on a 2-run home run from Lance Nix to put the Phillies up 2-1. A quiet 3rd led to an offensive explosion in the 4th, starting in the top of the 4th. Pedro Alvarez doubled and scored on a 2-run home run by Russell Martin, his 2nd home run in two days, giving the Pirates a 3-2 lead. But the Phillies struck right back in the bottom of the 4th, as Chase Utley hit a 2-run home run scoring Ryan Howard to put the Phils back on top 4-3. After a Starling Marte home run tied the game at 4 in the 5th, the Pirates looked to tack on more, as Neil Walker and Andrew McCutchen singled, but were left stranded as Pedro Alvarez flew out at the warning track. The lead for the Pirates didn't last long, as Dominic Brown hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 5th to put the Phils back up 5-4. Finally a scoreless half inning from the Pirates, and the Phillies took advantage. Carlos Ruiz singled, followed by a walk issued to Chase Utley. Delmon Young then doubled, scoring Ruiz and Utley to make the score 7-4. Dominic Brown doubled, scoring Young to put the Phillies up 8-4. With two outs in the top of the 7th, Starling Marte was robbed of his second home run of the game, as Lance Nix climbed the wall and grabbed the ball before it could fall out of the park to end the inning. Young would score in the bottom of the 7th on a fielders choice by Chase Utley to up the Phillies lead to 5. But the Pirates rally started in the top of the 8th, as a Pedro Alvarez 2-run home run and a Gaby Sanchez solo home run brought the Bucs to within 2. Jonathan Papelbon took on the Pirates in the 9th, and shut the door 1-2-3 to give the Phillies game 2 of the series.

Player of the Game: Dominic Brown
Injury Report: 4/20/2013
Posted on April 20, 2013 at 12:56 AM.


Charlie Morton


RICHMOND - Altoona Curve vs Richmond Flying Squirrels - Charlie Morton, giving up 2 runs on 2 hits while getting no outs, left tonight’s game, his second rehab start, with a flexor strain. He has been placed on the 15-day DL for precautionary reasons
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4/22/2013
7:05PM - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia



Temperature: 48º


Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Apr 22, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (12-8)000000010160
Philadelphia (11-9)02200000X480
W: John Lannan (2-0) L: Jeff Locke (0-2) S: Antonio Bastardo (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: S. Marte (7)
HR: R. Martin (1)
RBI: R. Martin (5)
GIDP: P. Alvarez
BASERUNNING:
CS: S. Marte (3)
Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: D. Young (4)
HR: C. Utley (3)
RBI: C. Utley 2 (7), D. Young 2 (12)
GIDP: M. Young
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Locke (L, 0-2)6.07441614.71
J. Karstens2.01000406.75
Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Lannan (W, 2-0)8.05110414.91
M. Adams (H, 5)0.11000000.69
A. Bastardo (S, 1)0.20000103.24

Pirates Stiffled by Lannan, Drop First Game of Series 4-1

PHILADELPHIA - The Pittsburgh Pirates just finished off an amazing home stand, getting them to the record of 12-7. As all Pirates fans recall, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. This year, the Pirates hope to turn the past two seasons into just that, the past. The Pirates open up on the road, with a four game set against their in state rival, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Things started quickly for the Phillies in the 1st, as Michael Young singled, followed by singles from Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard. But Young was trying to be fancy and make it to home and was called out at the plate to end the inning. That didn't hold the Phillies back for long, though, as Chase Utley homered after a Jimmy Rollins single, putting the game at 2-0 in favor of the Phils.
In the bottom of the 3rd, Michael Young singled, followed by a walk to Howard. Delmon Young then doubled, allowing Young and Howard to score, giving the Phillies a 4-0 lead. Jeff Locke, who was being bullied around on the field, gave it right back to the Phillies in the top of the 5th, as he struck out the side in order. The Pirates were striking again in the 7th, as Marte doubled, followed by a single from Andrew McCutchen with one out. But the Pirates couldn't muster up any runs as Alvarez was caught watching and struck out. Jeff Karstens came in for relief in the Bot of the 7th and showed what he can do by striking out the side. In the Top of the 8th, Russell Martin hit his first home run of the season, to keep the Pirates down only 4-1.

Player of the Game: John Lannan
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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4/21/2013
1:35PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 71º


Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 21, 2013123456789RHE
Atlanta (8-10)0003203008141
Pittsburgh (12-7)01201042X10130
W: Justin Wilson (1-0) L: Luis Avilan (0-2) S: Mark Melancon (1)
Atlanta Braves
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: A. Simmons (7), B. McCann (6)
HR: J. Upton (1), D. Uggla (2)
RBI: J. Upton 3 (8), D. Uggla 3 (9), B. McCann 2 (15)
HBP: R. Johnson
BASERUNNING:
SB: J. Upton (2)
FIELDING:
E: A. Simmons (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: S. Marte (6)
HR: A. McCutchen 2 (5), G. Jones 2 (5), P. Alvarez (3), C. Barmes (4), B. Inge (1)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (11), G. Jones 2 (7), P. Alvarez 3 (12), C. Barmes (8), B. Inge 2 (2)
Atlanta Braves
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
B. Beachy6.07440332.60
C. Gearrin (H, 1)0.11110014.50
C. Martinez (BS, 1)0.13330026.00
J. Walden0.10000004.32
L. Avilan (L, 0-2)0.21200113.86
J. Venters0.11000007.71
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Sanchez5.07550713.38
J. Karstens2.043302113.50
J. Wilson (W, 1-0)1.02000106.75
M. Melancon (S, 1)1.01000004.05

Swept Out of Town - Pirates Down Braves in Barn Burner 10-8

PITTSBURGH - The starting pitcher matchup on paper looked like it was going to be a good one, as Brandon Beachy and Jonathan Sanchez both came in with mirroring, slightly above 1.00 averages. Each pitcher has been quite impressive thus far this season, giving this game the look of a great pitchers duel.

The Braves hit Sanchez early on, starting with singles from Reed Johnson and Justin Upton in the top of the 1st. After a stolen base by Justin Upton put men on 2nd and 3rd with only 1 out, Sanchez got both Jason Heyward and Brian McCann to ground out to end the Braves half of the inning. With a scoreless bottom of the 1st from Beachy, Sanchez came right back in the 2nd, striking out the side in order. In the bottom of the 2nd, the Pirates hit the scoreboard first, on a solo home run from Garrett Jones to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. The Bucco's struck again in the bottom of the 3rd, as Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run, followed by Garrett Jones' second home run of the game, giving the Pirates a 3-0 lead. But the Braves came right back and returned the favor. A Jason Heyward single started the inning, followed by a single from Freddie Freeman to put two on. Dan Uggla stepped in and over powered Sanchez, blasting a 3-run home run to tie the game at 3. The Braves added on in the top of the 5th, as Justin Upton hit a 2-run home run, scoring Reed Johnson, to give the Braves a 5-3 lead. The lead was cut to one, as Andrew McCutchen hit his 2nd home run of the game. The Braves stormed right back, though, as Gerald Laird, pinch hitting for Brandon Beachy, singled, followed by a single from Simmons and Upton, scoring Laird. Brian McCann then singled, scoring Simmons and Upton, to give the Braves an 8-4 lead. Freddie Freeman struck out to end the inning. The battle continued into the 8th, as Clint Barmes lead off with a first pitch home run to cut the score to 8-5. Starling Marte and Josh Harrison singled, and then scored off a 3-run home run from Pedro Alvarez to tie the game at 8. In the bottom of the 8th, after Clint Barmes reached on a throwing error with two outs, Brandon Inge stepped in as a pinch hitter and stepped in big, as he crushed a 2-run home run to left field to give the Pirates a 10-8 lead. As Jason Grilli was unavailable for the game, Hurdle turned to the resurrected Mark Melancon, who allowed the 1,000 hit to Brian McCann, but closed the door on the Braves to give him his 1st save on the season and the four game sweep of the Braves.

Player of the Game: Andrew McCutchen

PNC Park seemed to spark the Pirates in front of their home crowd, after a dreadful west coast trip to begin the season. The Pirates head out on the road for 8 games, starting with a four game set with in-state rival, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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4/20/2013
7:05PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 38º


Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 20, 2013123456789RHE
Atlanta (8-9)000000000020
Pittsburgh (11-7)00000001X192
W: James McDonald (2-1) L: Eric O'Flaherty (1-2) S: Jason Grilli (8)
Atlanta Braves
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: G. Laird (2)
SAC: C. Johnson
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: N. Walker (4), T. Snider (1)
HR: T. Snider (2), C. Barmes (2)
RBI: T. Snider (3)
FIELDING:
E: J. McDonald (1), C. Barmes (2)
Atlanta Braves
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
T. Hudson7.08001503.63
E. O'Flaherty (L, 1-2)0.21110015.40
C. Gearrin0.10000003.18
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. McDonald (W, 2-1)8.01000700.71
J. Grilli (S, 8)1.01000001.13

Snider's 8th Inning Dinger Sends Pirates to 4th Straight Win

PITTSBURGH - The Atlanta Braves haven't impressed many so far this season, after spending a lot of money putting together a championship contender. The Braves have struggled to score in the first two games of the series against the Pirates and turn to Ace Tim Hudson to get them back on track. Hudson opposes James McDonald who has been impressive himself this season.

The Pirates got swinging early, as Garrett Jones and Pedro Alvarez each singled with two outs in the bottom of the 1st. Brandon Inge, in his first plate appearance on the season for the Pirates, grounded out to end the inning. Then, in the bottom of the 3rd, Neil Walker singled and got into scoring position with two outs. But Justin Upton robbed Pedro Alvarez of an RBI with an amazing catch in left field. James McDonald continued to soar through the 3rd, as the Pirates looked to strike again in the 4th. After a drawn walk from Michael McKenry, Clint Barmes singled with 2 outs, followed by a single from James McDonald to load the bases. But Tim Hudson got Jose Tabata to strike out swinging to end the inning. In the top of the 6th, Tim Hudson and Andrelton Simmons, each reached on errors, but McDonald got Chris Johnson to strike out to end the inning. After another scoreless inning in the 7th, Gerald Laird came in to pinch hit and hit a double on a 3-2 count to end McDonald's no hit bid. McDonald got Brian McCann to ground out to end the inning. The Pirates finally got on the board on a solo home run from Travis Snider to put the Pirates ahead 1-0. Jason Grilli came on for the save opportunity, getting Jason Heyward to ground out to end inning and give the Pirates a 3-0 lead in the series.

Player of the Game: James McDonald

The Pirates turn to Jonathan Sanchez in the finale of this four game set, as the Pirates look to sweep the Braves. First pitch, 1:35pm.
Top Prospect Watch: 4/20/13
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM.


AAA Indianapolis Indians


Gerrit Cole - Cole, making his 4th start of the season, pitched extremely well against the Louisville Bats. Cole pitched 7 innings, allowing 1 run on 6 hits, while striking out 7. Cole collected his 4th win of the season.


AA Altoona Curve


Jameson Taillon - Taillon, making his 4th start of the season, struggled against the Harrisburg Senators. Taillon pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 10 hits, while striking out 5. Taillon picked up a no decision, keeping his record at 3-0.
Injury Report: 4/20/2013
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 09:08 PM.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the following roster moves today:

Activated to 25-Man Roster

Brandon Inge - Inge will take a spot on the bench, replacing John McDonald who has yet to be productive this season.

Jeff Karstens - Karstens will take a spot in the bullpen, replacing Jeanmar Gomez who has struggled from the pen thus far.


Optioned to AAA Indianapolis

John McDonald - McDonald appeared in 4 games for the Pirates so far this season. In 9AB's, McDonald has collected a .111 avg.

Jeanmar Gomez - Gomez has pitched 8 innings for the Pirates, struggling to begin the season. Gomez has a 5.63 ERA, with 9 strikeouts.


Rehab Assignments

Francisco Liriano - Liriano has been sent to AA Altoona to begin his rehab assignment with the Curve.
Monday, April 15, 2013
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4/19/2013
7:05PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 40º


Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 19, 2013123456789RHE
Atlanta (8-8)0100001114150
Pittsburgh (10-7)10013100X6100
W: Wandy Rodriguez (2-2) L: Kris Medlen (3-2) S: Jason Grilli (7)
Atlanta Braves
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: J. Heyward (3), B. McCann (5)
HR: B. McCann (5)
RBI: A. Simmons (9), R. Johnson (4), B. McCann 2 (13)
GIDP: B. Upton
BASERUNNING:
SB: A. Simmons (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: G. Sanchez (1)
HR: A. McCutchen (3), G. Jones 2 (3), G. Sanchez (4)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (9), G. Jones 2 (5), G. Sanchez (6)
GIDP: A. McCutchen
Atlanta Braves
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
K. Medlen (L, 3-1)5.09550123.00
J. Walden1.01110114.50
L. Avilan2.00000004.26
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
W. Rodriguez (W, 2-2)6.210220802.48
J. Hughes (H, 1)1.12110201.42
J. Grilli (S, 7)1.03110201.29

Home Runs Thwart Braves Rally, Pirates Win 6-4

PITTSBURGH - In game one, the Pittsburgh Pirates won in dramatic fashion against the Braves on a walk-off home run from Pedro Alvarez, to give the Pirates the first game of the series. A good pitching matchup awaits in game two, as Kris Medlen opposes Wandy Rodriguez.

Starling Marte led off the bottom of the 1st with a single, followed by a single from Neil Walker. Andrew McCutchen grounded into a double play, which scored Marte, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead. But the Braves struck right back in the top of the 2nd, as Brian McCann hit a solo home run to tie the game at 2. The Pirates looked to take back the lead in the bottom of the 2nd, as John McDonald and Clint Barmes both singled with two outs. Wandy Rodriguez worked the count but flew out at the warning track to end the inning. After a scoreless 3rd, the Pirates broke the 1-1 tie on a solo home run off the foul pole by Garrett Jones to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead. The lead got even larger in the 5th, as Neil Walker singled with two outs, followed by a home run from Andrew McCutchen to send the lead to 3. Garrett Jones went yard again, this time hitting a solo out of PNC Park into the Allegheny to give the Pirates a 5-1 lead. Gaby sanchez added a solo home run in the 6th, to put the game 6-1 in favor of the Pirates. The Braves cut the lead to 4, following an RBI single from Simmons. In the 8th, Jason Heyward doubled, followed by a double from Brian McCann to score Heyward, cutting the score to 6-3. Jason Grilli came in the 9th for his 7th save opportunity and ran into trouble. Gerald Laird singled, followed by singles from Simmons and Chris Johnson. Johnson's single scored Laird, cutting the score to 6-4. But Grilli pulled out his best stuff, striking out Jason Heyward and then Brian McCann to end the game and seal the Pirates victory.

Player of the Game: Garrett Jones
Sunday, April 14, 2013
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4/18/2013
7:05PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 39º


Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 18, 2013123456789RHE
Atlanta (8-7)000000020252
Pittsburgh (9-7)1000100046120
W: Tony Watson (2-0) L: Eric O'Flaherty (1-1) S: N/A
Atlanta Braves
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: A. Simmons (8), C. Johnson (12)
SAC: P. Maholm, C. Johnson
FIELDING:
E: C. Johnson (3), E. Mejia (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: G. Jones (2), P. Alvarez (4)
HR: A. McCutchen (2), P. Alvarez (2)
RBI: N. Walker (7), A. McCutchen (7), P. Alvarez 4 (9)
SF: N. Walker
BASERUNNING:
SB: S. Marte (2)
Atlanta Braves
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
P. Maholm6.09220313.32
C. Gearrin 1.01000003.38
E. O'Flaherty1.22401214.50
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
A. Burnett7.152211003.18
T. Watson1.20000200.00

Pedro's Walk-Off Home Run Sends Pirates to 6-2 Victory

PITTSBURGH - After an exciting series win against the Cardinals, the Pirates welcomed the revamped Atlanta Braves to Pittsburgh for a four game series. The Braves have yet to meet off-season expectations, heading into town with an 8-6 record. On the mound for the Braves, was former Bucco Paul Maholm. Maholm would oppose A.J. Burnett, for game one.

In the top of the 1st, A.J. Burnett started off strong, recording two strikeouts and getting Justin Upton ground out to end inning. After Neil Walker was ruled out at 2nd stretching for double, Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Through 4 innings, A.J. Burnett was dealing, recording 8 strikeouts thus far. In the bottom of the 5th, followed by singles from A.J. Burnett and Starling Marte, Neil Walker hit a sac fly to score Burnett, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 7th, A.J. Burnett got two ground balls, followed by a strikeout to Freddie Freeman to end the inning. Burnett left the field to a standing ovation, not only for his performance thus far, but the strikeout of Freeman was career strikeout number 2,000. Clint Hurdle decided to keep Burnett in for the 8th, but fatigue starting to overwhelm the veteran, as he ran into a bases loaded jam, with singles from Brian McCann, Gerald Laird, and Chris Johnson. Andrelton Simmons lined a ground ball which deflected off Burnett for a single, scoring McCann to cut the score to 2-1. Chris Johnson executed a suicide squeeze, scoring Gerald Laird to tie the game at 2. Burnett was pulled for Tony Watson, who ended the inning in order. With the game tied at 2 heading into the 9th, the Pirates picked up their game for Burnett. Clint Barmes singled,
followed by an error that allowed Gaby Sanchez to reach 1st. With 1 out, Neil Walker grounded out, advancing the runners to 2nd and 3rd. After intentionally walking Andrew McCutchen with two outs, Pedro Alvarez made the Braves pay with a grand slam, walk-off home run to give the Pirates a 6-2 victory.

Player of the Game: Pedro Alvarez


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4/17/2013
7:05PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 51º


St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 17, 2013123456789RHE
St. Louis (5-10)0042000006101
Pittsburgh (8-7)00012240X9151
W: Christopher Leroux (1-0) L: Fernando Salas (1-2) S: Jason Grilli (6)
St. Louis Cardinals
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: D. Freese (4)
RBI: C. Beltran (7), D. Freese 3 (9), P. Kozma (1)
SAC: J. Westbrook 2
GIDP: P. Kozma
FIELDING:
E: M. Holliday (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: S. Marte (5), P. Alvarez (3)
HR: N. Walker 2 (2)
RBI: S. Marte (1), N. Walker 5 (6), P. Alvarez (5), R. Martin (4)
HBP: G. Sanchez
SAC: J. Gomez
FIELDING:
E: A. McCutchen (1)
St. Louis Cardinals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Westbrook6.09550402.35
F. Salas0.24330017.45
E. Mjuica0.11110014.15
M. Boggs1.01000109.35
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Locke3.05431104.20
J. Gomez3.03220305.63
C. Leroux1.00000200.00
M. Melancon1.00000104.76
J. Grilli1.02000100.00

Bucs Rally From Six Down, Thump Cardinals 9-6

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates lost to the Cardinals in heartbreaking fashion in game two, as Carlos Beltran hit a go head three run home run to send the Cards to victory. With the loss, the Pirates are 4-1 so far on this home stand, with an upcoming three game series with the Braves. The Pirates and the Cardinals square off in the rubber match, each looking to take the series.

After a scoreless 1st and 2nd innings, the Cardinals hit Jeff Locke and the Pirates furiously in the 3rd. After a walk to Daniel Descalso, Adron Chambers singled, followed a sac bunt from Jake Westbrook, putting runners on 2nd and 3rd, with one out. David Freese then singled, scoring Descalso. Pete Kozma then singled, scoring Chambers, followed by singles from Matt Holliday and Carlos Beltran. Beltran's singled scored Kozma, and Holliday scored on a wild pitch, putting the Cardinals up 4-0. The Cardinals hit the Pirates again in the 4th, as a David Freese double scored Descalso and Chambers to put the Cardinals up 6-0. But the Pirates started chipping away in the 4th, as Starling Marte singled, and then scored on a single by Pedro Alvarez, cutting the lead to 5. Then in the 5th, Gaby Sanchez singled, followed by a single from Jose Tabata. Marte again singled, scoring Tabata and Sanchez, and pulling the Pirates within 3. Then in the Bottom of the 6th, Russell Martin singled and then scored on a two run home run from Neil Walker, as the Pirates pulled within 1. The Pirates bullpen quieted the Cardinals bats, keeping the Pirates in the game. The game finally turned in the bottom of the 7th, starting with singles from Starling Marte and Andrew McCutchen. As Pedro Alvarez singled, Starling Marte was called out at home. Russell Martin singled, scoring McCutchen to tie the game at 6. After his big 6th inning home run, Walker did it again, hitting a three run home run to put the Pirates up 9-6. Jason Grilli came in for the 9th, putting the Cardinals down 1-2-3 for the Pirates win and his 6th save of the season.

Player of the Game: Neil Walker
Charlie Morton Struggles in First Rehab Assignment
Posted on April 14, 2013 at 08:00 PM.



Charlie Morton, making his first rehab assignment in Altoona, went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits, while striking out 6. The Curve held on to win, 5-4.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
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4/16/2013
7:05PM - PNC Park, Pittsburgh



Temperature: 44º


St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 16, 2013123456789RHE
St. Louis (5-9)0001100305122
Pittsburgh (7-7)0020100104101
W: Fernando Salas (1-1) L: Mark Melancon (0-1) S: Jason Motte (4)
St. Louis Cardinals
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: A. Craig (4)
HR: C. Beltran (2)
RBI: J. Garcia (1), C. Beltran 3 (6), Y. Molina (6)
BASERUNNING:
SB: J. Jay (1)
FIELDING:
E: J. Garcia (1), R. Furcal (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
BATTING:
2B: S. Marte (4), M. McKenry 2 (3)
HR: A. McCutchen (1), P. Alvarez (1)
RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (6), P. Alvarez 2 (4)
BASERUNNING:
SB: S. Marte (1)
FIELDING:
E: J. Harrison (2)
St. Louis Cardinals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Garcia6.08310913.06
F. Salas1.00000005.00
E. Sanchez0.11110012.84
J. Kelly0.21000103.00
J. Motte1.00000005.40
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
J. Sanchez6.09220601.89
J. Wilson1.00000009.00
M. Melancon2.03330415.79

Beltran's Pinch Hit Home Run Sends Cards to 5-4 Victory

PITTSBURGH - After winning game 1 against the Cardinals, the Pirates looked to keep their winning streak alive. The Cardinals were sending Jaime Garcia to the mound to oppose Jonathan Sanchez, the biggest surprise for the Pirates thus far this season. The Cardinals are trying to end an early drought in the Central, and put an end to the Bucco's streak.

After scoreless 1st and 2nd innings from Garcia and Sanchez, the Pirates hit the board first. Starling Marte hit a two out double, followed by a two run home run from Andrew McCutchen, his first of the season, putting the Pirates up 2-0. But the Cardinals weren't down long, as Sanchez ran into a bases loaded situation, as Molina, Freese and Descalso singled. Helping his cause, pitcher Jaime Garcia grounded out, scoring Jay to cut the Pirates lead to 2-1. The Cardinals struck again in the 5th, as Allen Craig doubled, followed by a single from Yadier Molina, to tie the game at 2. But the battle continued into the bottom of the 5th, as Pedro Alvarez scored Starling Marte, who earlier doubled, putting the Pirates up 3-2. The Pirates bullpen was cruising into the 8th, when Carlos Beltran came into a pinch hit situation, with runners on first and second. After a 2-2 battle with Mark Melancon, Beltran crushed a three run home run to give the Cardinals a 5-3 lead. With 1 out in the bottom of the 8th, Pedro Alvarez brought the Pirates within one, after a solo home run. But Jason Motte would come in and shut the door on the Pirates on only 4 pitches as the Cardinals stole game two of the three game set against the Pirates in game two.

The Pirates look to take the series from the Cardinals in game three, but they face a daunting task in Jake Westbrook. First pitch, 7:05PM.

Player of the Game: Carlos Beltran

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