Who would have thought? A win from Jeff Karstens? A huge offensive output from Ryan Doumit? Sweeping a doubleheader? Against the Cubs? AT Wrigley?
Yep. All that and more. The Pirates put a whooping on the North Siders Wednesday. Karstens notched his first win as a starter since April. The bullpen was stellar thanks to the [...]
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Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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September 30, 2009
Hmm. I seem to have fallen asleep before writing up a recap last night. Would you believe me if I told you the following things happened?
Kevin Hart struggled with the strike zone and pitched poorly.
The infield misfielded almost every single ball hit at them (seriously).
The Pirates failed to score a run.
The Pirates lost on the road.
Well, that sounds awfully, awfully familiar...
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!
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September 30, 2009
Last time Charlie Morton pitched at Wrigley Field, he went 1+ innings and allowed 10 runs, making for quite the humiliating afternoon. Today was a bit different.
The Pirates pounded Ted Lilly for 4 runs in the first inning, and Morton came right out and struck out the first three Cub batters. He would go on [...]
Via Post-Gazette
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September 30, 2009
Ryan Doumit went 4 for 4 with a home run, four RBIs and a walk as the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 8-2, tonight at Wrigley Field to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Via Miami Herald
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September 30, 2009
Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Via buccofans.com
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September 29, 2009
Baseball America released their top prospects from the 2009 New York-Penn League, naming Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Victor Black on the list. BUCCO Fans.com breaks down the ranking for Black, including a look at his 2009 numbers.
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September 30, 2009
Game 1: Charlie Morton (4-9, 5.01 ERA) vs. Ted Lilly (12-8, 3.02 ERA)
Game 2: Jeff Karstens (3-5, 5.45 ERA) vs. Carlos Zambrano (9-6, 3.69 ERA)
Story LinesLittle did I know that Kevin Gregg has been shut down for the year. Wow, that is some exciting news for a team that clinched another winning season. For as bad as the Cubs seemed this year, they will probably end up with 85-87...
Via SI.com
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September 30, 2009
CHICAGO(AP) Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 02, 2009
Two days ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates won two consecutive games. On the road. Against the Chicago Cubs, who usually dominate them. With the last game cancelled due to rain, the Pirates actually won a road series...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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September 30, 2009
Wednesday, Charlie Morton tossed his first career shutout, scattering four hits to pace the Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader.
Via Miami Herald
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September 30, 2009
Right-hander Carlos Zambrano can reach double-digit victories for the seventh consecutive season today when the Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the back half of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field.
Via Post-Gazette
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September 30, 2009
CHICAGO -- The Pirates' Charlie Morton finished his 2009 memorably, mowing down the Chicago Cubs for a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory afternoon at Wrigley Field, easily the finest outing of his young career.
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