PLAYERS:
Michael Dubee,
Starling Marte,
James McDonald,
Daniel Moskos,
Bryan Morris,
Justin Wilson,
Jared Hughes,
Rod Barajas,
Shairon Martis
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox
Final: Phillies 5, Pirates 4 (10 innings)
WP: Michael Schwimmer
LP: Michael Dubee
Didn’t get to watch this one, but it is available on MLB.tv in the archives if any subscribers are interested in checking it out.
Starling Marte homered in his first AB for his 2nd long ball of the spring. It also extended his hit streak to 8 straight AB. He did, however actually record an out later on in the game to finish 1 for 2.
James McDonald started for the Bucs and gave up 1 ER over 3 innings. He gave up 2 hits and struck out a batter. Daniel Moskos added 2 scoreless innings of relief. Bryan Morris and Michael Crotta also each added a scoreless frame.
Justin Wilson struggled a bit giving up 3 walks and a hit in 2/3 of an inning while giving up a run. Jared Hughes also gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk in his inning of work.
Rod Barajas went 2 for 3 with a double and is hitting .500 so far this spring. Josh Harrison and Alex Presley both singled and stole a base.
The Pirates play tomorrow ...
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