Neil Walker leaped and was able to track down a Yadier Molina line drive that looked to be a sure two run double. What followed next was the first 4-5-4 triple play in Major League Baseball history. “That was fun to watch," manager Clint Hurdle said. "I’m not sure [Jung-ho] Kang [was ready for it] at the end, I was just hoping he didn’t flip the ball up into the stands. We got his attention in time to finish it off, there’s a lot of confusion that can go on. Everybody was in there yelling to ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/9: Morton talks about his rehab start; Hurdle discusses Harrison.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-6 in May after an 8-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals last night. The series resumes tonight at 7:05. In the loss, Francisco Liriano had an outing Pirates manager Clint Hurdle referred to as a "mixed bag". Though Liriano struck out 10 batters and limited his walk total to one, he allowed six runs five of which were earned. Liriano was disappointed with his pitch location as he left pitches over the plate that the Cardinals were able to attack, the biggest being a ... Read More
Three-run homers seal Pirates defeat
Matt Holliday and Kolten Wong each connected for three-run home runs as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by an 8-5 score Friday night in front of 33,507 fans. “When the other team hits two three run homers, it causes some separation," manager Clint Hurdle said. "It was two of our better games back to back offensively. I definitely don’t think there’s over-trying going on.” The Pirates struck first with a run in the first inning. Gregory Polanco led off the game with ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/8: Cardinals come to town
The Pittsburgh Pirates conclude their second home stand of the season with a three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, which begins tonight. In last night's game, the Pirates ended a five game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates recorded 11 hits and all eight position players successfully reached base. A.J. Burnett earned his first victory of the season and also struck out his 2400th career batter. “It’s nice to get a win for sure," Mercer said. ... Read More
Burnett gets run support as Pirates avoid sweep
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave A.J. Burnett the most run support he had all season on Thursday night and it was enough to give him his first win of the season. The Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a 7-2 score. Burnett [1-1] was the difference maker in the game for the Pirates on both sides of the ball. Burnett pitched seven innings, allowing seven hits, two runs, two walks and four strikeouts on 85 pitches, 52 of which were strikes. Burnett is now second in the National League with a 1.66 ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/7: Burnett goes for first win of season
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to avoid a sweep tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates are currently on a five game losing streak and are looking for their first victory in May. In last night's game, the Pirates lost 3-0. Gerrit Cole lost his first start of the season and the defeat ended an eight-game winning streak for him. The Reds did their damage with two runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth. Cole was removed from the game after five innings. Tonight’s starters: In ... Read More
Radhames Liz taking advantage of opportunity with Pirates
Radhames Liz knew he wanted to extend his baseball career but had the option of following the money and going to Japan or trusting his gut feeling. He went with his heart. "This year I had a good offer to go over there [Japan]," Liz said. "It was better money and a better offer but this is where I want to be. Sometimes it’s just not about the money.” Now for the first time since 2009, Liz is back on major league roster, this time as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Liz started his ... Read More
Pirates drop series to Reds
It took until the bottom of the sixth inning for the Pittsburgh Pirates to get ball out of the infield, as they lost 3-0 Wednesday night to the Cincinnati Reds. In the game, one Pirates player reached third base. This occurred in the aforementioned sixth inning. The Reds scored two runs in the fourth inning and their other in the fifth. Gerrit Cole [4-1] allowed a lead-off triple to Todd Frazier. Frazier was inches away from his second home run to center field. Andrew McCutchen had a bit ... Read More
Kingham suffers elbow injury during start
Indianapolis Indians pitcher Nick Kingham left Wednesday's game in the sixth inning with elbow pain. Kingham was making a start against the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Kingham came into the season ranked as the sixth best prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system by Baseball America. “Kingham was removed from his start today due to discomfort in his right elbow,” the Indianapolis Indians said in a statement released to media. “He is ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/6: Lambo to DL; Lombardozzi joins team
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play its second game in a six game home stand tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds won Tuesday's game with a 7-1 victory. Marlon Byrd was 2-5 on the day with four RBI and his fourth home run of the season. Todd Frazier hit his National League leading ninth homer as part of a two-run second inning. Michael Lorenzen picked up the first win of his major league career with the only damage being a solo home run from Starling Marte, his seventh of the ... Read More