Tag: Alex Presley
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...
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....
Game 85 Recap: Maholm Moves Bucs 3 Games Over .500
Paul Maholm was solid again, but was almost done in by some unsteady defense. He went six and gave up just one earned run...
Game 84 Recap: Bucs Offense Shows Up
The Pirates put a solid effort on all fronts - hitting, pitching, and fielding. The offense banged out 16 hits and scored ten times....
Game 82 Recap: Jones, McCutchen Boost Bucs Late
The Pirates appeared to be wasting yet another strong effort from the starting corps - this time from James McDonald. But back-to-back solo homers...
Game 81 Recap: Bucs Lose a Close One Late
The Pirates reached the half way mark in the season at one game over .500. That's great news. The bad news is that they...
Game 80 Recap: Karstens Continues to Impress
Jeff Karstens was efficient and effective over seven innings and the Pirates used a balanced, powerful (seven extra base hits) attack to beat the...
Game 78 Recap: Presley Powers Bucs to Victory
Alex Presley hit his first Major League homer and drove in three runs. Kevin Correia continued to pick up wins on the road as...
Alex Presley Officially Recalled
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially recalled outfielder Alex Presley from the Indianapolis Indians, per a team press release. Earlier today we learned that Pedro...
Roster Updates: Ciriaco, Presley, Tabata
A few roster updates this morning...
-Pedro Ciriaco has been optioned to AAA Indianapolis. The Pirates are expected to call up Alex Presley tomorrow. Ciriaco...