** The following is an official recap from the Washington Wild Things ** Washington, PA-For the second time in this series, the Windy City Thunderbolts scored the winning runs in the ninth inning to steal a 7-5 victory from the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, on Sunday evening at CONSOL Energy Park. In a similar situation to last night’s contest, Windy City scored their first two runs via a two-run homerun. This time in the first inning, after a hit by pitch to ... Read More
Pirates swept by Colorado, keep three-game lead over Cardinals
DENVER -- The Pirates departed Coors Field Sunday evening far removed from the success they enjoyed on their most recent homestand. They headed to St. Louis to battle the Cardinals, their main division rival, after not gaining any separation on them during the weekend. A 3-2 loss Sunday completed a three-game sweep at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, who took advantage of Pirates mistakes. A balk set up one run, a throwing error another. Jeff Locke continued to battle his control, ... Read More
Steelers’ Snap Counts – Week One
Jarvis Jones led all Steelers' linebackers in snaps Sunday (Photo Credit: vader29) A log of all offensive and defensive snaps for each Steeler that played in Sunday's game. Special teams snaps are not included. OFFENSE Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger: 19 Bruce Gradkowski: 19 Landry Jones: 14 John Parker Wilson: 13 Running Back Jonathan Dwyer: 22 Alvester Alexander: 18 LaRod Stephens-Howling: 12 Baron Batch: 9 Isaac Redman: 2 Tight End David Paulson: 38 Michael Palmer: ... Read More
Steelers Fall to Giants in First Preseason Game, 18-13
Multiple miscues from the Pittsburgh Steelers coupled with one big play from the Giants was all New York needed in an 18-13 victory in each team's first preseason game of the 2013 season. The first of many mistakes from Pittsburgh came on the team's first drive. Forced to punt, Giants' rookie Damontre Moore flew in to block Drew Butler's punt. New York recovered it and returned to the Steelers' five. The Steelers' defense would hold the Giants to a field goal, however, for the first points of ... Read More
Pirate of the Week: Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen seems to win our award more than anyone else, but its hard not to give it to a guy who has been the backbone of this Pirates team. He proved again this week that he's the face of this franchise and that he can get the job done. Here's how he did. First of all, McCutchen registered a hit in each of the Pirates six games this past week. In four of those six games, he registered multiple hits. During the stretch, the Pirates went 5-1. 8/3: 2-3, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, 2 ... Read More
Lee pitches Wild Things to 4-3 victory over Slammers
Washington Wild Things pitcher and pitching coach Gary Lee has been in some sort of slump as of late, but on Friday night he was able to put together a quality start and lead his team to a 4-3 victory over the Joliet Slammers. Lee gave up the first run of the game in the top of the 1st inning. The run came off a solo shot by third baseman Niko Vasquez. Lee would give up another single before getting out of the inning with minimal damage. The Slammers tagged Lee for the second run of the game ... Read More
Steelers vs Giants: What to Watch For
You won't see Mike Adams at right tackle Saturday. Will he keep his job on the blindside? (Photo Credit: vader29) Some key areas to keep an eye on heading into the first game of the preseason. Adams v. Gilbert: The idea of Mike Adams starting at left tackle has been gaining a lot of steam the past week. And as Mike Tomlin indicated at his press conference, Adams will get first crack at left tackle Saturday. He's done well in practice but tomorrows game will be his first true test. The ... Read More
Nix-anen
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero still has some work left this offseason as the Penguins are currently $1.1 million over the cap. History shows that Shero likes to have breathing room under the cap to make trades throughout the season. It's really quite simple — someone needs to go from the Pens lineup. Matt Niskanen looks like the logical choice to be forced out of Pittsburgh due to the salary cap compliance. With the salary cap falling to $64.3 million from $70.2 million the ... Read More
Breaking: Plaxico Burress Suffers Torn Rotator Cuff
Steelers wide receiver likely to miss the rest of season (Photo Credit: vader29) ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has suffered a torn rotator cuff and is likely to miss the rest of the season. Steelers WR Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff, what could be a season-ending injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2013 We noted the injury in our Training Camp Roundup when late in practice, Burress fell onto his shoulder after going up ... Read More
Washington Wins 6-1
** The following is an official recap from the Washington Wild Things ** Washington, PA-The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, scored six runs in three consecutive innings to defeat the Joliet Slammers 6-1 at CONSOL Energy Park on Thursday. As a squad, the Washington offense combined for 11 hits and scored two runs in the sixth inning, three in the seventh and one in the eighth in their 34rd victory of the year. Aside from the power of the bat, right handed ... Read More