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Rodriguez, Bullpen lead Pirates past Cubs
On Opening Day the Pittsburgh Pirates offense could not get anything to go right, spoiling a 10-strikeout performance by starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. Wednesday the team got another stellar performance… Read more
Bats Fail Burnett in 3-1 Opening Day Loss
If before Monday’s season opener at PNC Park against the Chicago Cubs someone told you A.J. Burnett would have 10 strikeouts and the Pirates’ bullpen would not allow a hit,… Read more
Harrison’s Walk off Hit Ends Extra Inning Affair
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After playing over three and a half hours in the rain at PNC Park on Sunday, burning through the bench and most of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh… Read more
Morton Sharp as the Offense Comes Out Swinging in 5-2 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates bats came out swinging off the Houston Astros on Saturday night at PNC Park. After seeing the offense struggle the night before, the club… Read more
Lack of Offense Spoils McDonald’s Impressive Outing
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pirates entered game action hitting for just a .225 average, ranking 15th in the National League. The lack of offense resulted in several missed opportunities on… Read more
Correia Gives Quality Start, But Strasburg Strikes Out 13 in Loss
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pirates were looking to complete their first sweep of the 2012 season on Thursday at PNC Park. But despite right-hander Kevin Correia pitching a quality start,… Read more
Pirates Bullpen Shows Resiliency in 4-2 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After seeing their starting pitcher lefty Erik Bedard exit the game in the top of the second inning due to an injury, the bullpen knew they would… Read more
Barajas’ First Bucco Dinger Gives Pirates Walkoff Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Catcher Rod Barajas has been struggling at the plate since the season started and entered game action hitting for just a .133/.200/.183 line in 60 at-bats. The… Read more
Morton to Make Tweak to Sinker After Pirates 5-0 Loss
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander Charlie Morton said after Sunday’s 5-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds that he’s trying to get back in sync. Morton, who is known for his sinker, didn’t see much… Read more
Another Strong Outing from McDonald in Pirates 3-2 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012. On April 25, McDonald took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against Colorado…. Read more
