Pitch By Pitch

Ian Snell (RHP) (1-5, 4.93 ERA, 30 K) @ Craig Stammen (RHP) (0-0, -.– ERA, 0 K)

7:05 P.M. EST @ Nationals Park

Post Game Update
The Nationals finally found a way to hit Tom Gorzelanny, and they avoided a series sweep at the hands of the Pirates. The Pirate offense struggled, only producing 5 hits.

John Russell continues to make the interesting move of subbing out Andy LaRoche late in close games although the third-baseman’s hitting has greatly improved from the beginning of the season.

The Pirates travel to Chicago for series’ with the White Sox and Cubs.

Go Bucs!

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Nyjer Morgan lines out to shortstop Cristian Guzman.
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth flies out to center fielder Willie Harris.

Home
Cristian Guzman flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Nick Johnson doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Ryan Zimmerman strikes out swinging.
Adam Dunn called out on strikes.

Inning 2

Away
Adam LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Brandon Moss flies out to left fielder Josh Willingham.
Andy LaRoche strikes out swinging.

Home
Josh Willingham walks.
Willie Harris doubles (3) on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Moss, deflected by first baseman Adam LaRoche. Josh Willingham to 3rd.
Josh Bard grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Josh Willingham scores. Willie Harris to 3rd.
Anderson Hernandez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nate McLouth. Willie Harris scores.
Craig Stammen grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 3

Away
Jason Jaramillo grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Jack Wilson grounds out, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Ian Snell grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Cristian Guzman grounds out sharply, pitcher Ian Snell to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Nick Johnson flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Ryan Zimmerman lines out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.

Inning 4

Away
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth grounds out to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Adam Dunn grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Josh Willingham doubles (6) on a ground ball to shortstop Jack Wilson.
Willie Harris strikes out swinging, catcher Jason Jaramillo to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Josh Bard singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth. Josh Willingham scores.
Anderson Hernandez grounds out, pitcher Ian Snell to third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 5

Away
Defensive Substitution: Ronnie Belliard replaces second baseman Anderson Hernandez, batting 8th, playing second base.
Adam LaRoche doubles (13) on a ground ball to right fielder Adam Dunn.
Brandon Moss grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson. Adam LaRoche to 3rd.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson. Adam LaRoche scores.
Jason Jaramillo lines out to left fielder Josh Willingham.

Home
Craig Stammen strikes out swinging.
Cristian Guzman grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Nick Johnson called out on strikes.

Inning 6

Away
Washington Nationals second baseman Anderson Hernandez left the game due to an injured hand/wrist.
Jack Wilson pops out to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman in foul territory.
Ian Snell grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out sharply, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Ryan Zimmerman grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Adam Dunn flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Josh Willingham strikes out swinging.

Inning 7

Away
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nate McLouth walks.
Adam LaRoche homers (7) on a fly ball to right field. Nate McLouth scores.
Brandon Moss hits a ground-rule double (8) on a line drive to left-center field.
Andy LaRoche singles on a line drive to center fielder Willie Harris. Brandon Moss scores.
Pitcher Change: Julian Tavarez replaces Craig Stammen, batting 9th.
Jason Jaramillo walks. Andy LaRoche to 2nd.
Jack Wilson lines out to right fielder Adam Dunn.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Eric Hinske replaces Ian Snell.
Eric Hinske grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Pitcher Change: Tom Gorzelanny replaces Ian Snell, batting 9th.
Willie Harris lines out to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Josh Bard flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Ronnie Belliard flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

Inning 8

Away
Nyjer Morgan grounds out to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nate McLouth grounds out, first baseman Nick Johnson to pitcher Julian Tavarez.

Home
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Austin Kearns replaces Julian Tavarez.
Austin Kearns pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Cristian Guzman singles on a line drive to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Nick Johnson singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Cristian Guzman to 2nd.
Ryan Zimmerman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Moss. Cristian Guzman scores. Nick Johnson to 3rd.
Adam Dunn singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Nick Johnson scores. Ryan Zimmerman to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Jesse Chavez replaces Tom Gorzelanny, batting 9th.
Josh Willingham flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Willie Harris strikes out swinging.

Inning 9

Away
Pitcher Change: Joel Hanrahan replaces Julian Tavarez, batting 4th, replacing right fielder Adam Dunn.
Austin Kearns remains in the game as the right fielder.
Adam LaRoche flies out to center fielder Willie Harris.
Brandon Moss singles on a line drive to center fielder Willie Harris.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Ramon Vazquez replaces Andy LaRoche.
Ramon Vazquez called out on strikes.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Delwyn Young replaces Jason Jaramillo.
Delwyn Young strikes out swinging.

Paul Maholm (LHP) (3-1, 3.51 ERA, 25 K) @ John Lannan (LHP) (2-3, 4.00 ERA, 22 K)

7:05 P.M. EST @ Nationals Park

Post Game Update
The Pirates won their 3rd consecutive game against the Washington Nationals. The Bucs took the lead on a bases loaded wild pitch in the ninth.

Matt Capps came in and collected the save, though he nearly gave up a walk-off home run to Josh Willingham.

In other news, the Pirates have apparently been so successful in the city of Washington that they were invited to the White House today. Manager John Russell declined his visit saying that he’ll wait for a World Series ring.

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Nyjer Morgan strikes out swinging.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Austin Kearns.
Nate McLouth walks. Freddy Sanchez to 2nd.
Craig Monroe pops out to first baseman Nick Johnson in foul territory.
Adam LaRoche strikes out on foul tip.

Home
Cristian Guzman flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Nick Johnson walks.
Ryan Zimmerman lines out to right fielder Craig Monroe.
Adam Dunn strikes out on foul tip.

Inning 2

Away
Robinzon Diaz reaches on fielding error by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
Andy LaRoche flies out to center fielder Justin Maxwell.
Jack Wilson grounds out softly, catcher Wil Nieves to first baseman Nick Johnson. Robinzon Diaz to 2nd.
Paul Maholm strikes out swinging.

Home
Austin Kearns singles on a fly ball to right fielder Craig Monroe.
Ronnie Belliard strikes out swinging.
Justin Maxwell walks. Austin Kearns to 2nd.
Wil Nieves grounds out softly, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Austin Kearns to 3rd. Justin Maxwell to 2nd.
John Lannan strikes out swinging.

Inning 3

Away
Nyjer Morgan doubles (4) on a fly ball to right fielder Austin Kearns.
Freddy Sanchez out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Nick Johnson to second baseman Ronnie Belliard. Nyjer Morgan to 3rd.
Nate McLouth grounds out to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Craig Monroe flies out to right fielder Austin Kearns.

Home
Cristian Guzman reaches on fielding error by third baseman Andy LaRoche.
Nick Johnson called out on strikes.
Ryan Zimmerman singles on a ground ball to second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Cristian Guzman to 2nd.
Adam Dunn strikes out swinging.
Austin Kearns grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 4

Away
Adam LaRoche lines out to shortstop Cristian Guzman.
Robinzon Diaz grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Andy LaRoche singles on a line drive to right fielder Austin Kearns.
Jack Wilson doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Dunn. Andy LaRoche scores. Jack Wilson advances to 3rd, on throwing error by left fielder Adam Dunn.
Paul Maholm strikes out swinging.

Home
Ronnie Belliard lines out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Justin Maxwell lines out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Wil Nieves grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 5

Away
Nyjer Morgan flies out to right fielder Austin Kearns.
Freddy Sanchez flies out to center fielder Justin Maxwell.
Nate McLouth hit by pitch.
Craig Monroe singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Cristian Guzman, deflected by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Nate McLouth to 2nd.
Adam LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
John Lannan strikes out swinging.
Cristian Guzman triples (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Nick Johnson singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Cristian Guzman scores.
Ryan Zimmerman lines out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
With Adam Dunn batting, Nick Johnson steals (1) 2nd base.
Adam Dunn flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

Inning 6

Away
Robinzon Diaz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Justin Maxwell.
Andy LaRoche singles on a ground ball to center fielder Justin Maxwell. Robinzon Diaz to 2nd.
Jack Wilson flies into double play, center fielder Justin Maxwell to shortstop Cristian Guzman to second baseman Ronnie Belliard. Robinzon Diaz to 3rd. Andy LaRoche out at 2nd on the throw.
Paul Maholm strikes out swinging.

Home
Austin Kearns flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Ronnie Belliard walks.
Justin Maxwell pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Wil Nieves strikes out swinging.

Inning 7

Away
Nyjer Morgan walks.
Freddy Sanchez grounds into a force out, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to second baseman Ronnie Belliard. Nyjer Morgan out at 2nd. Freddy Sanchez to 1st.
Nate McLouth grounds into a force out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to second baseman Ronnie Belliard. Freddy Sanchez out at 2nd. Nate McLouth to 1st.
Craig Monroe grounds out, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Pitcher Change: Jesse Chavez replaces Paul Maholm, batting 9th.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Anderson Hernandez replaces John Lannan.
Anderson Hernandez strikes out swinging.
Cristian Guzman singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth.
With Nick Johnson batting, passed ball by Robinzon Diaz, Cristian Guzman to 2nd.
Nick Johnson pops out to shortstop Jack Wilson.
Ryan Zimmerman lines out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Inning 8

Away
Pitcher Change: Ron Villone replaces John Lannan, batting 9th.
Adam LaRoche flies out to center fielder Justin Maxwell.
Robinzon Diaz strikes out swinging.
Andy LaRoche singles on a line drive to left fielder Adam Dunn.
Jack Wilson grounds out softly to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Pitcher Change: Sean Burnett replaces Jesse Chavez, batting 9th.
Adam Dunn walks.
Pitcher Change: John Grabow replaces Sean Burnett, batting 9th.
Austin Kearns grounds into double play, shortstop Jack Wilson to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Adam Dunn out at 2nd.
Ronnie Belliard lines out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Inning 9

Away
Pitcher Change: Joel Hanrahan replaces Ron Villone, batting 9th.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Delwyn Young replaces John Grabow.
Delwyn Young singles on a line drive to left fielder Adam Dunn.
Nyjer Morgan flies out to right fielder Austin Kearns.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Dunn. Delwyn Young to 2nd.
Nate McLouth singles on a line drive to right fielder Austin Kearns. Delwyn Young to 3rd. Freddy Sanchez to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Brandon Moss replaces Craig Monroe.
Brandon Moss grounds into a force out, first baseman Nick Johnson to catcher Wil Nieves. Delwyn Young out at home. Freddy Sanchez to 3rd. Nate McLouth to 2nd. Brandon Moss to 1st.
With Adam LaRoche batting, wild pitch by Joel Hanrahan, Freddy Sanchez scores. Nate McLouth to 3rd. Brandon Moss to 2nd.
Adam LaRoche walks.
Robinzon Diaz grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.

Home
Brandon Moss remains in the game as the right fielder.
Pitcher Change: Matt Capps replaces John Grabow, batting 9th.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Willie Harris replaces Justin Maxwell.
Willie Harris singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Wil Nieves grounds into double play, shortstop Jack Wilson to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Willie Harris out at 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Josh Willingham replaces Joel Hanrahan.
Josh Willingham flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

The Pirates are 12-12, but they have a tough road ahead. Their next 10 are against the Brewers, Cardinals, and Mets.

The Brewers put their 15 game winning streak against the Bucs on the line tonight.

It should be a good pitchers’ duel with Yovani Gallardo @ Paul Maholm, 7:05 P.M. at PNC Park.

Ryan Braun will not be playing tonight because he will be having an MRI on his back.

Last week, Jeff Karstens hit Braun in the back with a pitch. Braun thought it was an intentional beaning, and Karstens was fined by MLB for the pitch. Karstens has appealed.

Today, John Russell said, “We haven’t thought about it. Obviously they said a few things about it. Our guy got fined. They hit three guys the next day. So I wouldn’t think there’s anything on their side. We obviously don’t want to make a big issue of it. We just want to go out and play baseball. I would think it should be over.”

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Corey Hart singles on a ground ball to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
J. Hardy singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Corey Hart to 2nd.
Rickie Weeks flies out to right fielder Brandon Moss. Corey Hart to 3rd.
Prince Fielder grounds into a force out, first baseman Adam LaRoche to shortstop Ramon Vazquez. Corey Hart scores. J. Hardy out at 2nd. Prince Fielder to 1st.
Mike Cameron grounds into a force out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Prince Fielder out at 2nd.

Home
Nyjer Morgan flies out to right fielder Corey Hart.
Freddy Sanchez lines out to left fielder Bill Hall.
Nate McLouth flies out to left fielder Bill Hall.

Inning 2

Away
Bill Hall flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Casey McGehee grounds out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Jason Kendall grounds out, pitcher Paul Maholm to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Home
Defensive Substitution: Chris Duffy replaces left fielder Bill Hall, batting 6th, playing left field.
Adam LaRoche walks.
Brandon Moss triples (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Chris Duffy. Adam LaRoche scores.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, third baseman Casey McGehee to first baseman Prince Fielder.
Ramon Vazquez walks.
Jason Jaramillo lines out to shortstop J. Hardy.
Paul Maholm walks. Ramon Vazquez to 2nd.
Nyjer Morgan grounds into a force out, second baseman Rickie Weeks to shortstop J. Hardy. Paul Maholm out at 2nd.

Inning 3

Away
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Bill Hall left the game due to an injured leg.
Yovani Gallardo strikes out swinging.
Corey Hart strikes out swinging.
J. Hardy flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Home
Freddy Sanchez pops out to second baseman Rickie Weeks.
Nate McLouth singles on a ground ball to right fielder Corey Hart.
Adam LaRoche flies out to left fielder Chris Duffy.
Brandon Moss pops out to third baseman Casey McGehee.

Inning 4

Away
Rickie Weeks singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth.
With Prince Fielder batting, passed ball by Jason Jaramillo, Rickie Weeks to 2nd.
Prince Fielder singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Rickie Weeks to 3rd.
Mike Cameron pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Chris Duffy called out on strikes.
Casey McGehee grounds into a force out, shortstop Ramon Vazquez to second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Prince Fielder out at 2nd.

Home
Andy LaRoche homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Ramon Vazquez grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder.
Jason Jaramillo grounds out, second baseman Rickie Weeks to first baseman Prince Fielder.
Paul Maholm called out on strikes.

Inning 5

Away
Jason Kendall grounds out, shortstop Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Yovani Gallardo lines out to shortstop Ramon Vazquez.
Corey Hart doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
J. Hardy grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Home
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, second baseman Rickie Weeks to first baseman Prince Fielder.
Freddy Sanchez doubles (11) on a line drive to right fielder Corey Hart.
Nate McLouth singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mike Cameron. Freddy Sanchez scores.
Adam LaRoche called out on strikes.
Brandon Moss pops out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

Inning 6

Away
Rickie Weeks strikes out swinging.
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.
Mike Cameron grounds out, shortstop Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Home
Andy LaRoche lines out to pitcher Yovani Gallardo.
Ramon Vazquez strikes out swinging.
Jason Jaramillo hits a ground-rule double (6) on a fly ball down the left-field line.
Paul Maholm called out on strikes.

Inning 7

Away
Chris Duffy grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Casey McGehee grounds out, pitcher Paul Maholm to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Jason Kendall singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Yovani Gallardo strikes out swinging.

Home
Nyjer Morgan strikes out swinging.
Freddy Sanchez doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Chris Duffy.
Nate McLouth grounds out, pitcher Yovani Gallardo to first baseman Prince Fielder. Freddy Sanchez to 3rd.
Adam LaRoche flies out to center fielder Mike Cameron.

Inning 8

Away
Corey Hart strikes out swinging.
J. Hardy walks.
Pitcher Change: Tyler Yates replaces Paul Maholm, batting 9th.
Rickie Weeks strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Change: John Grabow replaces Tyler Yates, batting 9th.
Prince Fielder singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. J. Hardy to 2nd.
Mike Cameron walks. J. Hardy to 3rd. Prince Fielder to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Ryan Braun replaces Chris Duffy.
Ryan Braun doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder Brandon Moss. J. Hardy scores. Prince Fielder scores. Mike Cameron to 3rd.
Casey McGehee strikes out swinging.

Home
Ryan Braun remains in the game as the left fielder.
Pitcher Change: Mark DiFelice replaces Yovani Gallardo, batting 9th.
Brandon Moss flies out to center fielder Mike Cameron.
Andy LaRoche lines out to center fielder Mike Cameron.
Ramon Vazquez singles on a line drive to right fielder Corey Hart.
Jason Jaramillo doubles (7) on a fly ball to right fielder Corey Hart. Ramon Vazquez scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Delwyn Young replaces John Grabow.
Delwyn Young flies out to left fielder Ryan Braun.

Inning 9

Away
Pitcher Change: Matt Capps replaces John Grabow, batting 9th.
Jason Kendall singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Craig Counsell replaces Mark DiFelice.
Craig Counsell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Moss. Jason Kendall to 2nd.
Corey Hart walks. Jason Kendall to 3rd. Craig Counsell to 2nd.
J. Hardy out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nate McLouth. Jason Kendall scores. Craig Counsell to 3rd.
Rickie Weeks homers (6) on a fly ball to left field. Craig Counsell scores. Corey Hart scores.
Prince Fielder strikes out on foul tip.
Mike Cameron flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

Home
Pitcher Change: Trevor Hoffman replaces Mark DiFelice, batting 9th.
Nyjer Morgan flies out to center fielder Mike Cameron.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, pitcher Trevor Hoffman to second baseman Rickie Weeks to first baseman Prince Fielder.
Nate McLouth singles on a ground ball to shortstop J. Hardy.
Adam LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Rickie Weeks to first baseman Prince Fielder.