An Ace!!!

That is what you want. I understand Kevin Correia is not a number 1, but currently he is our number 1. And this is what you want from a number 1 pitcher. He is 3-1 overall, and his loss was fairly well pitched. But he came out with the series on the line and dominated. He had seen Morton pitch a great game, and he matched it. No one should out pitch the ace.

It was a great game at the plate as well. Everyone got a hit except the pitcher. In fact, everyone got two hits except McCutchen. But McCutchen's was a laser two run double over the head of the left fielder.

The Pirates minor league system looked pretty good today too. Indy won, which is kind of rare these days. Lambo looked good at the plate. Altoona was beat with only two positives coming out of that game. Mercer hit a homer and Tim Alderson had two fine innings. He may be a viable bullpen guy in the not too distant future. Bradenton won big. West Virginia had some good news with Rojas continuing to hit. Dan Grovatt continues to walk at an alarming rate. Twice this game.

The Pirates are heading to Florida for the Marlins. I am looking forward to see how they do. Alvarez is the big concern right now if you are a Pirate fan.