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Zach Duke (LHP) (5-3, 2.84 ERA, 32 K) @ Gavin Floyd (RHP) (2-4, 7.71 ERA, 35 K)

8:11 P.M. EST @ U.S. Cellular Field

Interleague play begins with tonight’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

Post Game Update
Yep… we suck at interleague play. At 63-101, the Pirates have the worst interleague record in Major League Baseball. The record only got worse tonight because the Pirates couldn’t figure out Gavin Floyd and only got 2 hits.

Zach Duke recorded an 8 inning complete game in the loss. Duke didn’t pitch bad, but he got no help. The White Sox first run came following a stolen base by Alexi Ramirez where replay later showed that Ramirez was out. Duke also surrendered a solo HR to Ramirez in the 8th.

This game was done in a speedy 1:51, and this game had just four plate appearances above the minimum.

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Inning 1

Away
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, second baseman Jayson Nix to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth walks.
With Adam LaRoche batting, Nate McLouth steals (6) 2nd base.
Adam LaRoche flies out to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

Home
Scott Podsednik singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Jayson Nix called out on strikes.
Jermaine Dye grounds into a double play, pitcher Zach Duke to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Scott Podsednik out at 2nd.

Inning 2

Away
Eric Hinske strikes out swinging.
Brandon Moss strikes out swinging.
Ramon Vazquez grounds out, second baseman Jayson Nix to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Home
Paul Konerko strikes out swinging.
A. J. Pierzynski grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Carlos Quentin strikes out swinging.

Inning 3

Away
Jason Jaramillo called out on strikes.
Jack Wilson flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Home
Alexei Ramirez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth.
With Brian Anderson batting, Alexei Ramirez steals (7) 2nd base.
Brian Anderson walks.
Josh Fields out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Zach Duke to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Alexei Ramirez to 3rd. Brian Anderson to 2nd.
Scott Podsednik grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Alexei Ramirez scores. Brian Anderson to 3rd.
Jayson Nix flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

Inning 4

Away
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth grounds out to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Adam LaRoche walks.
Eric Hinske strikes out swinging.

Home
Jermaine Dye strikes out swinging.
Paul Konerko singles on a line drive to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
A. J. Pierzynski grounds into a double play, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Paul Konerko out at 2nd.

Inning 5

Away
Brandon Moss grounds out, first baseman Paul Konerko to pitcher Gavin Floyd.
Ramon Vazquez called out on strikes.
Jason Jaramillo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brian Anderson.
Jack Wilson lines out to second baseman Jayson Nix.

Home
Carlos Quentin grounds out, third baseman Ramon Vazquez to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Alexei Ramirez flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Brian Anderson called out on strikes.

Inning 6

Away
Nyjer Morgan strikes out swinging.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Jayson Nix to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Nate McLouth pops out to second baseman Jayson Nix.

Home
Josh Fields flies out to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Scott Podsednik singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
With Jayson Nix batting, Scott Podsednik caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jason Jaramillo to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Jayson Nix flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.

Inning 7

Away
Adam LaRoche grounds out to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Eric Hinske flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.
Brandon Moss singles on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye.
Ramon Vazquez grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Alexei Ramirez. Brandon Moss out at 2nd.

Home
Jermaine Dye walks.
Paul Konerko pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
A. J. Pierzynski singles on a line drive to right fielder Brandon Moss. Jermaine Dye to 2nd.
Carlos Quentin grounds into a double play, third baseman Ramon Vazquez to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. J. Pierzynski out at 2nd.

Inning 8

Away
Jason Jaramillo flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.
Jack Wilson pops out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Home
Alexei Ramirez homers (2) on a fly ball to left field.
Brian Anderson called out on strikes.
Josh Fields strikes out swinging.
Scott Podsednik grounds out, pitcher Zach Duke to first baseman Adam LaRoche.

Inning 9

Away
Pitching Change: Bobby Jenks replaces Gavin Floyd.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, third baseman Josh Fields to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Nate McLouth strikes out swinging.
Adam LaRoche flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.