Tag Archives: Andrew McCutchen
Game 100 Recap: McDonald K’s a Bunch in Pirates Win
The Pirates made good use of limited scoring opportunities and James McDonald was blazing as the pitchers held Atlanta to a single run. The Pirates remain in first by percentage… Read more
Game 99 Recap: Bucs Squeak Out a Win in Extras
Former Reds pitcher and long time broadcaster Joe Nuxhall would occasionally describe a rather poorly played game by saying ‘There isn’t a woman in the world uglier than that game.’… Read more
Game 97 Recap: Four Run First Lifts Birds
St. Louis hit a pair of two run homers in the first inning and held on to win the opener of the weekend series 6-4. Paul Maholm was touched by… Read more
Game 96 Recap: Weak Bats, Shaky Defense Prove Costly
Cincinnati took advantage of two errors by Chase D’Arnaud and Johnny Cueto was effective again as the Reds managed to take the last game in a three game set. Jeff… Read more
Game 95 Recap: McDonald, Bullpen Shutout Reds
The Pirates and Reds played another tight game. James McDonald and Mike Leake were both effective. The Pirates managed a single run. The Reds managed none. The Pirates remain in… Read more
Game 93 Recap: Bucs Lose Late Lead, Win in 11
It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t tidy. But the Pirates came out on top for another road win in Houston. The Pirates let a one run lead slip away in the… Read more
Game 91 Recap: Bucs in First After Karstens Shutout
If there is a little extra bounce in the step of Pirates fans everywhere and a little extra swagger in the gaits of Bucco players, I don’t think anyone will… Read more
Game 90 Recap: Maholm, McCutchen Lead Bucs Into Break
Paul Maholm pitched into the eighth and allowed just one run while Andrew McCutchen paced the offense with a three run homer and a total of five runs driven in…. Read more
The Value of Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen might be the first true star player the Pirates have had since Barry Bonds. Brian Giles was good. Jason Bay was good. But McCutchen? He could be great…. Read more
Game 88 Recap: McKenry’s Blast Propels Bucs Past Cubs
The Pirates rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth to overcome a one run deficit and knock off the Cubs. Josh Harrison’s single tied the game and… Read more
