Saturday, June 11, 2011

Losing streak over

McDonald got a quality start, which just goes to show you that the Quality Start stat is not so revealing. He was shaky. But it is a very encouraging sign that the Pirates could win a game where their pitching was so shaky. Last year their defense would never have been able to pull together this win. Remember that this game was played with Harrison at short, Wood at third and fifth string catcher Wyatt Torregas behind the plate. Not a one of that group was on the 40 man roster to start the season. All necessitated by injuries. Tim Wood, who pitched a nice inning of relief, fits that category as well. This was a really good win because Charlie Morton had his first "Old Morton" outing when he gave up a ton of runs in the fourth. Let's hope that the starting pitching can turn it around again because they have been carrying this team, and with Snyder out, they will have to continue to do so.

On the bright side, Harrison is hitting well. Tabata seems to be finding his stroke again. And while Walker is tailing off, he still gets involved in the offense. His walk turned into a run today. McCutchen is also now consistently good.

A series win is possible tomorrow, so let's go Bucs!

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