Pitch By Pitch

Zach Duke (LHP) (7-4, 3.10 ERA, 47 K) @ Nick Blackburn (RHP) (5-2, 3.31 ERA, 37 K)

1:10 P.M. EST @ Metrodome

Post Game Update
Nick Blackburn pitch a complete game 6 hitter, allowing just 1 run to Pirate hitters. That run was after-the-fact… down 5-0 with 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth.

Zach Duke pitched fair, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings. Chavez allowed 2 more in 2 innings, but Blackburn was the story of the night.

It feels good to be leaving Minnesota.

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, pitcher Nick Blackburn to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Eric Hinske grounds out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Carlos Gomez flies out to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Brendan Harris singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Justin Morneau doubles (18) on a fly ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Brendan Harris scores.
Michael Cuddyer pops out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Jason Kubel flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Inning 2

Away
Adam LaRoche grounds out, pitcher Nick Blackburn to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Brandon Moss doubles (11) on a fly ball to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Jason Jaramillo grounds out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Joe Crede pops out to second baseman Ramon Vazquez.
Brian Buscher grounds out softly, pitcher Zach Duke to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Mike Redmond lines out to second baseman Ramon Vazquez.

Inning 3

Away
Ramon Vazquez flies out to left fielder Jason Kubel in foul territory.
Jack Wilson singles on a fly ball to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Andrew McCutchen singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop Brendan Harris. Jack Wilson to 2nd.
Nyjer Morgan grounds into double play, pitcher Nick Blackburn to shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau. Andrew McCutchen out at 2nd.

Home
Nick Punto singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jack Wilson.
With Carlos Gomez batting, Nick Punto steals (6) 2nd base.
Carlos Gomez walks.
Brendan Harris singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Nick Punto to 3rd. Carlos Gomez to 2nd.
Justin Morneau grounds into double play, second baseman Ramon Vazquez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Nick Punto scores. Carlos Gomez to 3rd. Brendan Harris out at 2nd.
Michael Cuddyer grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 4

Away
Eric Hinske grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Adam LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Andy LaRoche grounds out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Jason Kubel grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Joe Crede flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Brian Buscher flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Inning 5

Away
Brandon Moss singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Jason Jaramillo grounds into double play, second baseman Nick Punto to shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau. Brandon Moss out at 2nd.
Ramon Vazquez pops out to second baseman Nick Punto.

Home
Mike Redmond flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Nick Punto doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Nick Punto advances to 3rd, on fielding error by left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Carlos Gomez grounds out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Brendan Harris flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Inning 6

Away
Jack Wilson flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Justin Morneau grounds out, second baseman Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Michael Cuddyer homers (10) on a fly ball to center field.
Jason Kubel hits a ground-rule double (14) on a fly ball to left field.
Joe Crede flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Jason Kubel to 3rd.
Brian Buscher walks.
Mike Redmond flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Inning 7

Away
Eric Hinske flies out to left fielder Jason Kubel.
Adam LaRoche strikes out swinging.
Andy LaRoche pops out to first baseman Justin Morneau in foul territory.

Home
Pitcher Change: Jesse Chavez replaces Zach Duke.
Nick Punto strikes out swinging.
Carlos Gomez grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Brendan Harris singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Justin Morneau grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 8

Away
Brandon Moss flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.
Jason Jaramillo strikes out swinging.
Ramon Vazquez walks.
Jack Wilson grounds into a force out, shortstop Brendan Harris to second baseman Nick Punto. Ramon Vazquez out at 2nd.

Home
Michael Cuddyer triples (5) on a fly ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Jason Kubel grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Joe Crede reaches on a fielder’s choice out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to catcher Jason Jaramillo. Michael Cuddyer out at home.
Brian Buscher homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Joe Crede scores.
Mike Redmond strikes out swinging.

Inning 9

Away
Andrew McCutchen lines out to third baseman Joe Crede.
Nyjer Morgan lines out to third baseman Joe Crede.
Eric Hinske doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.
Adam LaRoche singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer. Eric Hinske scores.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Ian Snell (RHP) (1-7, 5.25 ERA, 49 K) @ Francisco Liriano (LHP) (2-7, 5.99 ERA, 62 K)

8:10 P.M. EST @ Metrodome

Post Game Updates
Yesterday, the Pirates lost 8-2 to the Twins. Tonight, they won 8-2.

Andy and Adam LaRoche each homered, becoming the first Pirate brothers to homer in the same game since 1938.

Snell pitched well, and he was good enough to get the win, going 6 innings and giving up 2 runs. John Grabow and Steven Jackson preserved the Bucco lead.

Rubber match against the Twins tomorrow.

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging.
Nyjer Morgan flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Adam LaRoche flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Home
Brendan Harris pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Joe Mauer lines out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Justin Morneau walks.
Jason Kubel singles on a ground ball to right fielder Delwyn Young. Justin Morneau to 2nd.
Joe Crede flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Inning 2

Away
Delwyn Young flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Eric Hinske called out on strikes.
Andy LaRoche flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Home
Michael Cuddyer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Delmon Young flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Carlos Gomez pops out to third baseman Andy LaRoche.
Nick Punto grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Michael Cuddyer out at 2nd.

Inning 3

Away
Robinzon Diaz flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Jack Wilson singles on a line drive to left fielder Delmon Young.
Andrew McCutchen homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field. Jack Wilson scores.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Freddy Sanchez flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

Home
Brendan Harris grounds out, pitcher Ian Snell to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Joe Mauer doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Justin Morneau flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Jason Kubel walks.
Joe Crede doubles (9) on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Joe Mauer scores. Jason Kubel scores.
Michael Cuddyer walks.
Delmon Young strikes out swinging.

Inning 4

Away
Adam LaRoche doubles (21) on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.
Delwyn Young strikes out swinging.
Eric Hinske strikes out swinging.
Andy LaRoche homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Adam LaRoche scores.
Robinzon Diaz grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Carlos Gomez lines out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Nick Punto flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Brendan Harris flies out to right fielder Delwyn Young.

Inning 5

Away
Jack Wilson walks.
Andrew McCutchen pops out to second baseman Nick Punto.
Nyjer Morgan grounds into double play, second baseman Nick Punto to shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau. Jack Wilson out at 2nd.

Home
Joe Mauer flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Justin Morneau grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Jason Kubel called out on strikes.

Inning 6

Away
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Adam LaRoche strikes out swinging.
Delwyn Young singles on a ground ball to left fielder Delmon Young.
With Eric Hinske batting, Delwyn Young steals (2) 2nd base.
Eric Hinske strikes out swinging.

Home
Joe Crede grounds out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Michael Cuddyer triples (4) on a fly ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Delmon Young reaches on a fielder’s choice out, pitcher Ian Snell to third baseman Andy LaRoche to catcher Robinzon Diaz. Michael Cuddyer out at home. Delmon Young to 2nd.
Carlos Gomez grounds out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 7

Away
Andy LaRoche grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Robinzon Diaz pops out to second baseman Nick Punto.
Jack Wilson singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Andrew McCutchen singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer. Jack Wilson to 2nd.
With Nyjer Morgan batting, wild pitch by Francisco Liriano, Jack Wilson to 3rd. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Pitcher Change: John Grabow replaces Ian Snell.
Nick Punto bunt grounds out, pitcher John Grabow to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Brendan Harris singles on a line drive to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Brendan Harris to 2nd on the throw.
Joe Mauer walks. Passed ball by catcher Robinzon Diaz. Brendan Harris to 3rd.
Justin Morneau walks. Joe Mauer to 2nd.
Jason Kubel strikes out swinging.
Joe Crede grounds out, pitcher John Grabow to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 8

Away
Pitcher Change: Sean Henn replaces Francisco Liriano.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Adam LaRoche homers (9) on a fly ball to center field.
Delwyn Young walks.
Eric Hinske walks. Delwyn Young to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Luis Ayala replaces Sean Henn.
Andy LaRoche grounds into a force out, shortstop Brendan Harris to third baseman Joe Crede. Delwyn Young out at 3rd. Eric Hinske to 2nd. Andy LaRoche to 1st.
Robinzon Diaz doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Gomez. Eric Hinske scores. Andy LaRoche scores.
Jack Wilson grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Michael Cuddyer walks.
Delmon Young grounds into double play, third baseman Andy LaRoche to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Michael Cuddyer out at 2nd.
Carlos Gomez pops out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 9

Away
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Nyjer Morgan walks.
With Freddy Sanchez batting, Nyjer Morgan steals (16) 2nd base.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer. Nyjer Morgan to 3rd.
Adam LaRoche out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Delmon Young. Nyjer Morgan scores.
Delwyn Young grounds out, first baseman Justin Morneau to pitcher Luis Ayala.

Home
Pitcher Change: Steven Jackson replaces John Grabow.
Nick Punto walks.
Brendan Harris pops out to shortstop Jack Wilson.
With Joe Mauer batting, Nick Punto advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.
Joe Mauer flies out to right fielder Delwyn Young.
Justin Morneau flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Paul Maholm (LHP) (4-2, 3.61 ERA, 50 K) @ Glen Perkins (LHP) (1-3, 5.36 ERA, 26 K)

8:10 P.M. EST @ Metrodome

After getting a series win against the Tigers, interleague play continues, and the Pirates travel to Minnesota for a 3 game set.

Post Game Update
Tonight’s game in the Metrodome didn’t go so well. Paul Maholm was all over the place. He allowed 14 hits and 8 runs in 5 innings.

Pirate hitters managed 11 hits, but they could only get 2 runs across.

buccofans.com pointed out an interesting statistic regarding Paul Maholm and whoever catches him.

ERA with Jaramillo – 8.39
ERA with Diaz – 0.67
ERA with Doumit – 0.87

Pirate fielders struggled all night, losing balls in the white roof of the Metrodome.

This could be a long 3 game series.

Live Updates:

Inning 1

Away
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out softly, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Freddy Sanchez flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Home
Brendan Harris singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Joe Mauer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Brendan Harris to 3rd.
Justin Morneau grounds into double play, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Brendan Harris scores. Joe Mauer out at 2nd.
Joe Crede strikes out swinging.

Inning 2

Away
Adam LaRoche strikes out swinging.
Craig Monroe singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.
Delwyn Young singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Gomez. Craig Monroe to 2nd.
Andy LaRoche strikes out swinging.
Jason Jaramillo grounds into a force out, shortstop Brendan Harris to second baseman Nick Punto. Delwyn Young out at 2nd.

Home
Jason Kubel singles on a line drive to right fielder Delwyn Young.
Michael Cuddyer doubles (13) on a fly ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Jason Kubel out at home on the throw, center fielder Andrew McCutchen to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to catcher Jason Jaramillo. Michael Cuddyer to 3rd on the throw.
Delmon Young singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Michael Cuddyer scores.
With Carlos Gomez batting, wild pitch by Paul Maholm, Delmon Young to 2nd.
Carlos Gomez pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Nick Punto grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 3

Away
Jack Wilson doubles (14) on a ground ball to left fielder Delmon Young.
Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging.
Nyjer Morgan homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Jack Wilson scores.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Adam LaRoche singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Craig Monroe pops out to first baseman Justin Morneau in foul territory.

Home
Brendan Harris walks.
Joe Mauer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Brendan Harris to 2nd.
Justin Morneau singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Brendan Harris scores. Joe Mauer to 2nd.
Joe Crede singles on a line drive to left fielder Nyjer Morgan. Joe Mauer to 3rd. Justin Morneau to 2nd.
Jason Kubel grounds into double play, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Joe Mauer scores. Justin Morneau to 3rd. Joe Crede out at 2nd.
Michael Cuddyer strikes out swinging.

Inning 4

Away
Delwyn Young called out on strikes.
Andy LaRoche flies out to left fielder Delmon Young.
Jason Jaramillo flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.

Home
Delmon Young strikes out swinging.
Carlos Gomez singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Nick Punto grounds into double play, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Carlos Gomez out at 2nd.

Inning 5

Away
Jack Wilson flies out to left fielder Delmon Young.
Andrew McCutchen doubles (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Delmon Young.
Nyjer Morgan walks.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Cuddyer. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd. Nyjer Morgan to 2nd.
Adam LaRoche grounds into double play, second baseman Nick Punto to shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau. Freddy Sanchez out at 2nd.

Home
Brendan Harris strikes out swinging.
Joe Mauer singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Justin Morneau lines out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Joe Crede doubles (8) on a fly ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Joe Mauer scores.
Jason Kubel flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Inning 6

Away
Craig Monroe grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Delwyn Young flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Michael Cuddyer singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
With Delmon Young batting, wild pitch by Paul Maholm, Michael Cuddyer to 2nd.
Delmon Young singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Michael Cuddyer to 3rd.
Carlos Gomez singles on a soft fly ball to right fielder Delwyn Young. Michael Cuddyer scores. Delmon Young to 3rd.
Pitcher Change: Jeff Karstens replaces Paul Maholm.
Nick Punto out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Delwyn Young. Delmon Young scores.
Brendan Harris flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
With Joe Mauer batting, Carlos Gomez steals (6) 2nd base.
Joe Mauer doubles (10) on a ground ball to right fielder Delwyn Young. Carlos Gomez scores.
Justin Morneau walks.
Joe Crede grounds out, third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 7

Away
Pitcher Change: R. A. Dickey replaces Glen Perkins.
Jason Jaramillo strikes out swinging.
Jack Wilson strikes out swinging.
Andrew McCutchen singles on a ground ball to third baseman Joe Crede.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Home
Pitcher Change: Evan Meek replaces Jeff Karstens.
Jason Kubel walks.
Michael Cuddyer grounds into double play, shortstop Jack Wilson to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Jason Kubel out at 2nd.
Delmon Young flies out to right fielder Delwyn Young.

Inning 8

Away
Freddy Sanchez flies out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Adam LaRoche flies out to left fielder Delmon Young.
Craig Monroe strikes out swinging. Craig Monroe advances to 1st, on throwing error by catcher Joe Mauer.
Delwyn Young doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Delmon Young. Craig Monroe to 3rd.
Andy LaRoche grounds out to catcher Joe Mauer. Andy LaRoche out on batter interference.

Home
Carlos Gomez strikes out swinging, catcher Jason Jaramillo to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Nick Punto singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Brendan Harris grounds into double play, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Nick Punto out at 2nd.

Inning 9

Away
Pitcher Change: Jose Mijares replaces R. A. Dickey.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Robinzon Diaz replaces Jason Jaramillo.
Robinzon Diaz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Gomez.
Jack Wilson singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Carlos Gomez. Robinzon Diaz to 2nd.
Andrew McCutchen flies out to right fielder Michael Cuddyer.
Nyjer Morgan strikes out swinging.
Freddy Sanchez lines out to center fielder Carlos Gomez.