Tag Archives: Matt Hague
Matt Hague Trying to Stay Sharp in Bench Role
PITTSBURGH, PA — Adjusting to a bench role can be a tough transition for any young player. Matt Hague led the International League in games played (141) last season while… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Another Rehab Start for Karstens, Lincoln Could Make Two Spot Starts
Right-hander Jeff Karstens met his 80 pitch goal mark during his third rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, but he will make one more outing before rejoining the Pirates. Karstens threw five innings… Read more
Hague and Mercer Make it to Bigs After Five Years of Ball Together
When shortstop Jordy Mercer took the field on Wednesday for his first big league start, the 25-year-old saw a very familiar face across the diamond in fellow rookie Matt Hague. Mercer… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Making an Impact On and Off the Mound
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After another strong outing from veteran A.J. Burnett on Wednesday, the right-hander dropped his ERA down to 3.60 on the 2012 season. But because of one rough… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Morton Not in the Same Place as Last Year
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander Charlie Morton has been struggling with leaving the ball up during the month of May. After posting a 2.65 ERA over his first three starts in April,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Continues to be Pirates Ace
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — James McDonald continues to be the Pittsburgh Pirates ace this 2012 season. Facing a hot Cincinnati Reds lineup, McDonald was not fazed on Monday at PNC Park. Coming into Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hague’s First Major League Walkoff Comes In Odd Fashion
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Growing up playing baseball, kids always dream of their first walk off hit. For rookie Matt Hague, his was not quite the way he envisioned it. “No. But… Read more
Three Hits For Presley In Indians’ 5th Straight Win
Indianapolis Indians 4, Louisville Bats 1 (Box) Three hits by RF/LF Alex Presley and three triples sparked the Indians to a win over the Louisville Bats, giving the Tribe… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitching Staff Continues to Shine
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pittsburgh’s pitching staff continues to shine this season. Entering game action, the staff ERA of 3.33 ranked No. 3 in the Majors, second in the National League… Read more
Matt Hague Getting Immediate Playing Time After Call-Up
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Infielder Matt Hague has had an exciting 12 hours. After connecting for a walkoff single for the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night in the bottom of the… Read more
