Tag Archives: Andrew McCutchen
Game 51 Recap: Dempster, Cubs Avoid Sweep
The game was delayed in excess of two hours by rain. Once it got going, Ryan Dempster survived a rough first inning to hold the Pirates offense down. Chicago scratched… Read more
Game 50 Recap: Maholm Tosses a Shutout
The Pirates offense woke up to support their longest tenured starting pitcher. The Pirates clobbered four homers and Maholm continued to pitch effectively in throwing a complete game three hit… Read more
Game 49 Recap: Correia Wins Seventh
Some things continued in this game. Kevin Correia continued to pitch well. The Pirates continued to have success on the road. The offense continued to struggle. Correia chucked it for… Read more
Game 48 Recap: Bucs Fall to Braves in Extras
The pitching was good. Again. The hitting was not. Again. Brooks Conrad hit a two run pinch hit homer in the eleventh inning to win it for Atlanta. The Pirates… Read more
Game 46 Recap: Porcello Prevents Sweep
Rick Porcello allowed just one hit through eight innings. The Pirates once again struggled to get some runs for Paul Maholm. In the end, the Pirates were unable to sweep… Read more
Game 45 Recap: Pirates Extend Winning Streak to Four
Some late inning runs propelled the Pirates past the Detroit Tigers. The Pirates handed Max Scherzer his first loss of the season. Kevin Correia picked up his first home win… Read more
Game 44 Recap: Karstens, Walker Lead Pirates to Win
Nice outing from Jeff Karstens. Nice offensive display from the Pirates. And a big crowd too. Make it three straight wins for the Pirates. Karstens limited the Tigers to three… Read more
Game 43 Recap: McDonald Earns Win in Bucs Sweep
James McDonald chucked it well. The Pirates beat Johnny Cueto for a change. It added up to a two game sweep in Cincinnati. The Reds drew first blood. In the… Read more
Game 42 Recap: Morton’s Shutout Ends Losing Streak
What a difference a year makes for Charlie Morton. He was an enigma last year. How could a guy with such good stuff be so bad? Well, he has turned… Read more
Game 41 Recap: Maholm Loses Another Tough One
I look forward to the day when I can write that Paul Maholm got plenty of offensive support. Today isn’t that day. The Pirates offense was once again woeful. Maholm… Read more
