Chris Heisey hit a game-tying two-run home run off of Francisco Liriano and a game-winning homer off of Jared Hughes as the Reds salvaged a game from the Pirates with a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon. Heisey's two-run shot in the fifth was the first major blip on Liriano's line as the Pirates starter allowed one hit -- a Todd Frazier single in the fourth-- through four innings. Liriano started the fifth with a walk to Ryan Ludwick and Heisey followed with the tying blow into the left field ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/31: Hurdle discusses the positives of a late-season off day
Good afternoon from a rainy PNC Park where the Pirates (71-64) look to complete a three-game sweep of the Reds (65-71). Francisco Liriano (3-10, 3.98 ERA) will take the hill and will oppose Johnny Cueto (15-8, .26 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On the importance of having an off day this late in the season: "It always seems to work out this way and through September, I think you get one about every week. I think, also, when you see your club get challenged physically, the off day plays bigger. If we ... Read More
Pitt wins, Pirates show resiliency, Steelers preview show
And we are live! Tune in as the guys discuss the shutout win by the Pitt Panthers against Delaware, the resilient Pirates who just won't go away and look toward the start of the NFL season next Thursday. ... Read More
Walker’s first inning homer enough in Pirates 3-2 win
Neil Walker hit a first inning three-run home run and Vance Worley continued a string of strong starts by Pirates pitching as the Bucs held off the Reds 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. Walker came up with runners on first and second after Simon had trouble locating pitches to Andrew McCutchen in a five-pitch walk. Simon then threw a first-pitch fastball to the Pirates second basemen, who deposited the pitch into the right-center field seats for an early 3-0 lead. "After he walked ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/30: Hurdle excited to see Harrison succeed
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (70-64) look to take yet another series as they face the Reds (65-70). Vance Worley (5-4, 3.14 ERA) will face Alfredo Simon (13-8, 3.26 ERA). Injury Update -- Charlie Morton talked to Rob Biertempfel of the Trib about his sports hernia. Morton is still uncertain on if surgery will be needed, but he still hopes to help the team out during the stretch run. #Pirates Morton says no decision yet re: possible hernia surgery. "I'm keeping all options ... Read More
Harrison’s all-around play lifts Pirates past Reds
Josh Harrison continued his breakout season going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, RBI and a run scored while making three pivotal late-inning defensive plays to help the Pirates comeback and defeat the Reds 2-1 on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd at PNC. Harrison picked up Pirates starter Edinson Volquez numerous times throughout the game allowing Volquez to keep a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Harrison also kept the shutout alive in the sixth after Billy Hamilton walked with ... Read More
Sometimes it’s OK to be wrong
All season long, I've been on Josh Harrison. No, not in the bandwagon way, or the way that many Pittsburgh fans have been. I've been consistent in my thoughts that he was going to fall back to earth. In fact, I told people HERE that they should enjoy Harrison's play while they could, because it wouldn't stay. I heard about it from people. Trust me, I have. To this day — which is partially the reason for this column — I engage in heavily-debated discussions about Harrison's sustainability and ... Read More
Pirates North Shore parking and traffic information for Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today parking and traffic information and tips for fans attending the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, August 30, at 4:05 p.m. Pirates fans should be aware of traffic and parking challenges presented by the Pirates’ 4:05 p.m. first pitch, which is the result of the game being selected for national telecast on FOX Sports 1, coupled with the University of Pittsburgh football game against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Heinz Field beginning at ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/29: Hurdle discusses the starting pitching’s recent success
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (69-64) continue their streak against NL Central opponents as they begin a three-game series with the Reds (65-69). Edinson Volquez (11-7, 3.56 ERA) will take the hill against Mike Leake (10-11, 3.51 ERA). Injury Update Pedro Alvarez and Travis Snider are not in the lineup again tonight. They will both work out during warm ups and take swings in the cage to see if they will be available for tonight's game. Snider sees progress in his ... Read More
The art of the rundown with Josh Harrison
The ball is hit towards the hole between second and third. You take off from second base with the thoughts of scoring, but something has happened. Without noticing, the shortstop re-positioned himself to where the ball was hit and has now thrown the ball to third where the tag is awaiting for you. The only thing you can do now is get into a rundown and hope a mistake is made where you can somehow avoid getting tagged out. Instances similar to this has happened to Josh Harrison twice this season ... Read More