Tag Archives: Lyle Overbay
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 20 Recap: Pirates Beat Up on Hernandez
After last night’s game was postponed and this one was delayed, the Pirates quickly gave the fans in attendance what they wanted: an early lead. Pittsburgh batted around and scored… Read more
Game 16 Recap: Bucs, Correia Manhandle Reds
I will readily admit that I didn’t see this coming. The Pirates won easily and took three of four from the Reds in Cincinnati. Tonight’s game was a good mix… Read more
Game 15 Recap: Bucs Win See-Saw Battle
Reds starter Edinson Volquez continued his first inning troubles. Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata started the game with consecutive home runs. Lyle Overbay walked and Neil Walker doubled. Volquez whiffed… Read more
Game 13 Recap: Morton Goes the Distance in Bucs Win
The Toothpick Factory resembled the Lumber Company of old. The Pirates jumped on former Bucco Bronson Arroyo with both feet. Arroyo scattered twelve outs among nine hits and two walks…. Read more
Game 11: Marcum Handcuffs Bucs
If the Pirates are able to edge close to a .500 season (oh what sweet dream), we will look back on this game as one that got away. I’d like… Read more
Game 10 Recap: Lack of Control Costly
There have been a couple of warning signs about the Pirates early season success in pitching. A lack of strikeouts and a plethora of free passes would top the list… Read more
Game 7 Recap: Rogers Wrecks Home Opener
Great weather (61 degrees). Nice crowd (second largest in PNC history). Home for the first time after a successful road trip to start the season. A fitting tribute to Chuck… Read more
Game 6 Recap: Correia Sharp as Bucs Best Birds
This club is 4-2 and needs just 78 more wins to a season above .500. Early returns on Kevin Correia are beyond my expectations. The Pirates starter and winner on… Read more
Game 5 Recap: Cards Scratch Out One Run Win
There will be better days for Pedro Alvarez. There will be – and already have been in his short career – stellar days. This was not one of them. Alvarez… Read more
