Tag Archives: Neil Walker
Game 19 Recap: Fish Pound McDonald
A game whose scoring started with so much promise – Pedro Alvarez’ first homer of the year – quickly turned into a disaster. Scott Cousins hit a grand slam in… 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 14 Recap: Hernandez’ Slam Dooms Bucs
Ramon Hernandez highlighted a seven run fifth inning with a grand slam as Cincinnati returned the beating by winning 11-2. The pitch Hernandez drove over the fence was the last… 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 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
Early 2012 Super Two Estimates
According to CAA Sports, an agency that represents numerous athletes across all sports, including Jason Bay, Dan Haren, and Ryan Zimmerman for baseball, the early estimates for the 2012 Super… 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 4 Recap: Bucs Bunch Runs and Hold On
79 wins and counting to reach a season above .500 for the first time since before I even began dating my wife of 16 years. I don’t blame her for… Read more
