Tag Archives: James McDonald
Game 152 Recap: Lilly, Loney Topple Pirates
There have been a couple of consistencies in 2011. The offense has struggled. Combine that with the youth and injuries and we’ve seen a number of additions and subtractions to… Read more
Game 146 Recap: Marlins Sweep Behind Vazquez
James McDonald’s attempt to win his tenth game evaporated in a four run fifth inning. Javier Vazquez didn’t allow a run in six innings as the Fish swept the Buccos…. Read more
Game 141 Recap: McDonald is Stellar like Monica Gellar
Maybe the Astros clubhouse was filled with the sounds of Milli Vanilli’s ‘Blame it on the Rain’ after this one ended. If the scoreboard operators in Pittsburgh are anything like… Read more
Game 136 Recap: Happ Blanks Bucs for Seven
Pittsburgh collected only four hits all game. Houston didn’t do much against James McDonald. But they got enough to make a winner of J.A. Happ. McDonald pitched out of a… Read more
Projecting the 2012 Pirates Rotation
A lot of focus goes to offense, and particularly power, in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ system. However, if there’s anything we’ve learned over the last few years, it’s that pitching wins… Read more
Game 131 Recap: Berkman’s Blast is the Difference
The Pirates failed to hold onto a couple of leads as St. Louis captured the second game of the series. Lance Berkman hit a two run blast off Jose Veras… Read more
Game 125 Recap: Hanrahan Blows Ninth Inning Lead
The Pirates and Reds played through a pair of rain delays. In the end, it was delayed gratification for Pirate fans as Joel Hanrahan gave up two runs in the… Read more
Game 120 Recap: Doumit Power Pirates Over Birds
Ryan Doumit picked up the Pirates offense in a big way. He had four hits and hit a three run homer to support the efforts of James McDonald. Xavier Paul… Read more
Taking Another Look at the Pitching Staff
About a month ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates had one of the best starting pitching rotations in the league. They were ranked 4th overall, thanks to an impressive stretch where they… Read more
Game 110 Recap: 3 Run 8th Pushes Losing Streak to 7
This was nothing short of a gut punch. The Pirates scraped together a six run fourth inning to take a two run lead only to watch the bullpen surrender three… Read more
