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The Pirates opened up a 3 game series against the Marlins, who came into the game with an 11-1 record, tonight on a cold, rainy day at PNC Park. The 8-0 trouncing of the Marlins ended their 7 game win streak.
In his third start of the season, and looking for his first win, Ross Ohlendorf was brilliant, going 7 strong, scoreless innings. "The Big O" only gave up 2 hits, punched out 5, and only allowed one free base. Meanwhile for the Fish, starter Andrew Miller got cooked for 4 runs on 5 hits in 4.2 innings pitched. He also walked 4 and struck out 1. That one, just happened to be Andy LaRoche. Logan Kensing's relief effort was none too pleasing either, as he gave up 4 runs on 6 hits, including a towering 3 run homer by Nate McLouth that found its way into the Allegheny River and a balk that scored Jason Jaramillo.
The Pirates offense produced 11 hits, atleast 1 by every starter except Ohlendorf, stole 3 bases, and scored 8 runs, while leaving 8 men on base.

Game Notes

• Nate McLouth: 2-4, 4 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 SB. Hit his 4th home run of the season, 1st into the river.
• Adam LaRoche: 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 double.
• Ross Ohlendorf: (W) 7 IP, 2 H, 0 runs allowed, 5 Ks.
• Ryan Doumit was out of tonight's lineup due to a sore wrist.
• Nyjer and Jack made up the other 2 of the Pirates 3 stolen bases.
• Going 1-4 tonight, Andy LaRoche is currently on a 5 game hit streak!!!! (knock on wood). He also made several Web Gem worthy plays on the hot corner.
  

Tomorrow night is Game 2 of this series. Jeff Karstens is slated to take on Anibal Sanchez. Karstens is also looking for his 1st win of the season. Unfortunately, tomorrow night's game will not be on TV, as the Pens take on the Flyers in Game 4 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.