Tag Archives: Garrett Jones
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 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
Game 35 Recap: Bucs Move Over .500!
Some clutch pitching and timely hitting mixed with some defense that was questioned to help the Pirates move one game over .500. Starter Jeff Karstens and four relievers combined to… Read more
Lyle Overbay: Platoon Candidate
Garrett Jones is doing his job. The Pittsburgh Pirates moved Jones to right field this year, and brought in Matt Diaz to platoon with Jones, utilizing the strength and favorable… Read more
Game 29 Recap: Early Runs Aid McDonald’s Strong Effort
The Cincinnati Reds have been plagued by giving up first inning runs. Tonight their former ace, Aaron Harang now pitching for San Diego, was troubled by the same problem. Harang… Read more
Game 28 Recap: Morton Wins His 3rd, Bucs Take Series
Everyone who reads this blog likely knows that Charlie Morton only won three games in 2010. He already has three wins and he and his electric stuff will hopefully have… Read more
Game 26 Recap: Correia Tosses Gem in Denver
It was snowing off and on in Colorado last night. That just doesn’t seem right this late in April. It didn’t stop Kevin Correia from pitching well and the Pirates… Read more
Game 25 Recap: Um, Uh, Vogelsong?
I’m dumbfounded. Flabbergasted. I don’t have anything even remotely witty or comical to say. No one liners. No sarcastic remark. All I know is Ryan Vogelsong – yes, that Ryan… Read more
Game 23 Recap: Ford’s Speed Costly to Bucs
Giants rookie came into the game with no Major League hits and two career runs. He didn’t add any knocks. But he equaled his career total in runs with some… Read more
Game 21 Recap: Rain, Morse Ruin Sunday
The crowd was sparse. The weather was rotten. Michael Morse hit a three run homer with two out in the third. Other than that, it was an okay day. The… Read more
