Where was that all year (8-17)

The Pirates won big and won against the Astros for the first time this year. The Pirates scored first, responded when they went behind . . . twice, and put the game away. Meek-Hanrahan-Dotel do their job and the Pirates win 12-6.

What was not to like everyone in the Pirates starting lineup got two hits except the pitchers who got zero, and McCutchen who got one. McCutchen did get two runs scored thanks to a walk. Walker had three hits and Eric Kratz had two big hits: the first of his hopefully productive major league career. One of those was a two out RBI base-knock. Tabata and two hits including an RBI double and reached on an error earlier in the game. Milledge continued to be hot, Jones had multiple hits as did Alvarez who also chalked up another RBI.

The only bad thing to report is that Ohlendorf stunk it up in the second inning after a great opening frame. He did not make it out of the inning after allowing four runs and leaving with the bases loaded. The bullpen was great expect the guy who got the win, Javier Lopez, who came in and gave up the lead on a two out two strike count. Other than that there is nothing to complain about.

Go Pirates!