Tag Archives: Michael McKenry
Game 103 Recap: McCutchen Powers Bucs
The Pirates pulled away late with a homer from Andrew McCutchen, beating Derek Lowe for the first time in his career against Pittsburgh. Clint Hurdle went to Joel Hanrahan with… Read more
Game 101 Recap: Braves Win on Blown Call at Home
They will be talking about this one for a long, long time. The game itself was long. The game featured many, many blown chances. Ultimately, the game ended on a… Read more
Game 100 Recap: McDonald K’s a Bunch in Pirates Win
The Pirates made good use of limited scoring opportunities and James McDonald was blazing as the pitchers held Atlanta to a single run. The Pirates remain in first by percentage… Read more
Game 98 Recap: Cards Pounce in Fifth
I’d like to think the offense will get better. I’d like to think the Pirates can stay in it. A game like this – plus 18 years of futility –… Read more
Game 97 Recap: Four Run First Lifts Birds
St. Louis hit a pair of two run homers in the first inning and held on to win the opener of the weekend series 6-4. Paul Maholm was touched by… Read more
Game 96 Recap: Weak Bats, Shaky Defense Prove Costly
Cincinnati took advantage of two errors by Chase D’Arnaud and Johnny Cueto was effective again as the Reds managed to take the last game in a three game set. Jeff… Read more
Game 92 Recap: Astros Rally to Push Bucs Out of First
Pittsburgh rallied for three runs in the sixth inning. But aggressive base running and a costly error helped Houston score three times in the eighth to win it. In the… Read more
Game 89 Recap: Correia’s Home Woes Continue
Kevin Correia suffered his worst outing of the year and the Pirates offense was held in check by Ryan Dempster and the Cubs bullpen. Correia got in trouble from the… Read more
Game 88 Recap: McKenry’s Blast Propels Bucs Past Cubs
The Pirates rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth to overcome a one run deficit and knock off the Cubs. Josh Harrison’s single tied the game and… Read more
Game 87 Recap: Pirates Lose Game Three to Astros
The good times came to a screeching halt in the sixth inning. Charlie Morton had held Houston at bay through the first five innings. But a fielding miscue kick-started a… Read more
