Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Nyjer Morgan Does The Stanky Leg

Zach Duke said after the game that the Pirates have a chance to win 15-20 games in a row.
No Comment.
Cut what I do know is that if Zach Duke pitched every day then there would be a much greater chance of that.
After his 8 inning, 4 hit, 1 run performance last night, Duke raised his record to (4-3) and a 2.52 ERA which comes out to 8th best in the N.L.

The rest of the game was all Pirates after the Pujols bomb in the top of the 1st.
Brandon Moss out of nowhere went 3-4 with his first home run of the year
Adam Laroche ended a 1-30 slump with a home run in the 6th, but still went 1-4 striking out twice
Robinson Diaz hit 5th last night, the highest a catcher has hit since the Doumit injury, and he responded by going 2-4.-- The acquisitions of Diaz and Jaramillo have both shown to be 2 very good moves by Huntington in the past year acquiring depth at catcher off of the waiver wire.

Notes
  • Wow is it nice seeing J. Wilson instead of B. Bixler playing shortstop. Such a relief.
  • Brandon Moss making a sliding catch=Stunned
  • 5 different players had R.B.I.'s including Duke who started the 2nd inning rally with a 2 out RBI single.
  • During Matt Capps' cardiac 9th inning, Nyjer Morgan was dancing.. I don't know if he should be more focused on the game, or if it is a sign that a Pirates player is finally looking like he is having fun playing. Not sure.
  • Karstens Tonight.
  • Go Pens.

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