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Jeff Karstens (RHP) (1-2, 5.21 ERA, 16 K) @ Mark Buehrle (LHP) (6-1, 2.77 ERA, 33 K)

2:05 P.M. EST @ U.S. Cellular Field

Post Game Update
16 hits, including 3 when the Pirates were down to their last out helped the Pirates get a win against the Chicago White Sox. Down 1, with 2 outs in the ninth, Jack Wilson hit a home run to tie the game. Nyjer Morgan followed with a double and Delwyn Young knocked him in to score the go-ahead run. Matt Capps finally showed some command, striking out the side in the bottom of the ninth. Hopefully Joe Kerrigan’s adjustments are starting to make a difference.

The Bucs made some bone-headed base-running mistakes, but I’ll take the win.

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Inning 1

Away
Nyjer Morgan flies out to center fielder Scott Podsednik.
Delwyn Young called out on strikes.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Anderson.
Craig Monroe singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brian Anderson. Freddy Sanchez to 3rd.
Eric Hinske hits a ground-rule double (6) on a ground ball down the right-field line. Freddy Sanchez scores. Craig Monroe to 3rd.
Andy LaRoche strikes out swinging.

Home
Scott Podsednik grounds out to first baseman Eric Hinske.
Alexei Ramirez pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Jim Thome flies out to left fielder Brandon Moss.

Inning 2

Away
Brandon Moss flies out to center fielder Scott Podsednik.
Robinzon Diaz grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Jack Wilson singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Anderson.
Nyjer Morgan singles on a fly ball to center fielder Scott Podsednik. Jack Wilson out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Scott Podsednik to third baseman Josh Fields.

Home
Paul Konerko pops out to shortstop Jack Wilson.
A. J. Pierzynski flies out to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Carlos Quentin doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Brian Anderson homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Carlos Quentin scores.
Chris Getz grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Eric Hinske.

Inning 3

Away
Delwyn Young grounds out, second baseman Chris Getz to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Freddy Sanchez singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Quentin.
Craig Monroe singles on a line drive to center fielder Scott Podsednik. Freddy Sanchez to 2nd.
Eric Hinske lines into a double play, second baseman Chris Getz to shortstop Alexei Ramirez. Freddy Sanchez doubled off 2nd.

Home
Josh Fields grounds out softly, pitcher Jeff Karstens to first baseman Eric Hinske.
Scott Podsednik lines out sharply to right fielder Delwyn Young.
Alexei Ramirez strikes out swinging.

Inning 4

Away
Andy LaRoche grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Brandon Moss grounds out, first baseman Paul Konerko to pitcher Mark Buehrle.
Robinzon Diaz singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Scott Podsednik.
Jack Wilson grounds into a force out, third baseman Josh Fields to second baseman Chris Getz. Robinzon Diaz out at 2nd.

Home
Jim Thome grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Eric Hinske.
Paul Konerko flies out to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.
A. J. Pierzynski strikes out swinging.

Inning 5

Away
Nyjer Morgan singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, deflected by third baseman Josh Fields.
Delwyn Young grounds into a double play, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to second baseman Chris Getz to first baseman Paul Konerko. Nyjer Morgan out at 2nd.
Freddy Sanchez flies out to right fielder Brian Anderson.

Home
Carlos Quentin flies out to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Brian Anderson singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Andy LaRoche.
Chris Getz grounds out to first baseman Eric Hinske. Brian Anderson to 2nd.
Josh Fields singles on a line drive to left fielder Brandon Moss. Brian Anderson scores.
Scott Podsednik flies out to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.

Inning 6

Away
Craig Monroe grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Eric Hinske grounds out, first baseman Paul Konerko to pitcher Mark Buehrle.
Andy LaRoche singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Anderson.
Brandon Moss singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brian Anderson. Brandon Moss out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Brian Anderson to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Home
Alexei Ramirez singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Brandon Moss.
Jim Thome grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Eric Hinske. Alexei Ramirez to 2nd.
Paul Konerko walks.
Pitching Change: Sean Burnett replaces Jeff Karstens.
A. J. Pierzynski pops out to shortstop Jack Wilson on the infield fly rule.
Pitching Change: Jesse Chavez replaces Sean Burnett.
Carlos Quentin pops out to first baseman Eric Hinske.

Inning 7

Away
Robinzon Diaz singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Anderson.
Jack Wilson pops out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.
Nyjer Morgan lines out to left fielder Carlos Quentin.
Delwyn Young strikes out swinging.

Home
Brian Anderson flies out to center fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Chris Getz singles on a line drive to center fielder Nyjer Morgan. Chris Getz out at 2nd, center fielder Nyjer Morgan to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to shortstop Jack Wilson.
Josh Fields strikes out swinging.

Inning 8

Away
Pitching Change: Octavio Dotel replaces Mark Buehrle.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Craig Monroe strikes out swinging.
Eric Hinske homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.
Andy LaRoche strikes out swinging.

Home
Pitching Change: John Grabow replaces Jesse Chavez.
Scott Podsednik singles on a soft ground ball to catcher Robinzon Diaz.
Alexei Ramirez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher John Grabow to second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Scott Podsednik to 2nd.
Jim Thome called out on strikes.
John Grabow intentionally walks Paul Konerko.
A. J. Pierzynski lines out to left fielder Brandon Moss.

Inning 9

Away
Pitching Change: Bobby Jenks replaces Octavio Dotel.
Brandon Moss grounds out, pitcher Bobby Jenks to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Robinzon Diaz grounds out, second baseman Chris Getz to first baseman Paul Konerko.
Jack Wilson homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Nyjer Morgan doubles (5) on a line drive to right fielder Brian Anderson.
Delwyn Young singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Carlos Quentin. Nyjer Morgan scores.
Freddy Sanchez lines out to left fielder Carlos Quentin.

Home
Defensive switch from center field to left field for Nyjer Morgan.
Defensive Substitution: Nate McLouth replaces right fielder Delwyn Young, batting 2nd, playing center field.
Defensive switch from left field to right field for Brandon Moss.
Pitching Change: Matt Capps replaces John Grabow.
Carlos Quentin strikes out swinging.
Brian Anderson strikes out swinging.
Chris Getz strikes out swinging.