Carpenter Just Too Good

From 2004-2006 Chris Carpenter compiled a record of 51-18, winning the N.L. Cy Young in 2005. 07 and 08 were both injury plagued years, only compiling 5 starts over those years. At this point in '09 it is safe to assume that Carpenter is healthy and ready to regain his CY Young form after 1 hitting the Buccos this afternoon at Busch Stadium. The Pirates got their 1st hit after 6 2/3 when Vasquex singled through the right side. Carpenters final line was 7 innings, 1 single, and giving up 1 un-earned run, and striking out 7.

Pirates Top Performer: 1-2, 1 single, 1 run

On the other side of the mound, Ross Ohlendorf answered many questions if he would be able to repeat his stellar spring training and he did. Ohlendorf scattered 7 hits over 6+ innings giving up 2 earned runs, and striking out 1. He avoided the huge inning, but sometimes it's still not enough. Burnett and Yates each pitched a scoreless inning.

Game Notes

• Both LaRoches had off due to a family hunting trip, although Andy did make it in the 8th inning to strike out.
• Freddy Sanchez ended his 3 game hitting streak.. Dimaggio was thisss close
  
• Going to be nice to not have to deal with Pujols in what seems like every other inning.