2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Thread.

[steelpride12]

YES! With a man on 3rd and 1st no outs D. McCutchen get's the job done and throws Johnson into a double play after striking out the last batter to get out of the jam!

[Edman]

Andy McCutchen wins it in the 12th on a Walk-off Homer. 3-2 Bucs win.

The Surprising Bucs are .500.

[X-Terminator]

Andy McCutchen wins it in the 12th on a Walk-off Homer. 3-2 Bucs win.

The Surprising Bucs are .500.

The latest they've been .500 since 2005. I remember that season all too well - they won just 37 games the rest of that season starting with a 3-game thumping at the hands of the Yankmees in old Yankmee Stadium. So it's great that they're .500 now, but talk to me after June 30. Some VERY tough competition coming up with the Mets, Astros (yeah they're in last place, but the Pirates have been terrible in Houston), Indians, Orioles, Red Sox and Blue Jays. I'd be ecstatic if they managed to win 7 of those 19 games and not completely go into the shitter like they did in 05.

[oneforthetoe]

Andy McCutchen wins it in the 12th on a Walk-off Homer. 3-2 Bucs win.

The Surprising Bucs are .500.


I am surprised as well. Happy .... yes. I just don't post in this forum much because when you have been burned as much as we Buccos' fans have been over the years, it is hard not to be negative. And I hate being Debbie Downer.

[steelerdude15]

Another good win for the Bucs. I hope they can keep it up.

[Edman]

The latest they've been .500 since 2005. I remember that season all too well - they won just 37 games the rest of that season starting with a 3-game thumping at the hands of the Yankmees in old Yankmee Stadium. So it's great that they're .500 now, but talk to me after June 30. Some VERY tough competition coming up with the Mets, Astros (yeah they're in last place, but the Pirates have been terrible in Houston), Indians, Orioles, Red Sox and Blue Jays. I'd be ecstatic if they managed to win 7 of those 19 games and not completely go into the shitter like they did in 05.

20 years of losing will do that to a fan. I can't blame you. Keep the skepticism up, X-T. We're still only in June. It's a step, but we'll see if the Pirates are still relevant come July. The typical time of the year where fans start pining for the Steelers.

[steelpride12]

I understand your pain X-T and I don't expect you to change your feelings or thoughts on the future def. with the past and next few series against them, but the pitching just feels right so far this season which we could never say in any other series and I expect them to come through adversity and win a few of these series and stay close to .500!

Go Bucs!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Can we at least get the kid into the system before we start calling him Maholm Jr? They will work on whatever mechanical flaw he has and get him righted, because clearly this kid has all the tools to be a dominant pitcher.

Anyway, good come-from-behind win for the Bucs tonight.

Why so serious?? Geez... All of a sudden your a diehard Bucco's fan... ahah! :) When you start paying for tickets and merchandise then we'll talk.. jk You need to go to the O's series and celebrate the 1971 WS.. That's in 2 weeks...

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I understand your pain X-T and I don't expect you to change your feelings or thoughts on the future def. with the past and next few series against them, but the pitching just feels right so far this season which we could never say in any other series and I expect them to come through adversity and win a few of these series and stay close to .500!

Go Bucs!

If my mind sets me right I believe we haven't lost a series since the Brewers at their house. I might be off by a little.

[steelpride12]

If my mind sets me right I believe we haven't lost a series since the Brewers at their house. I might be off by a little.
Very true and I think your spot on. If the Bucs can consistantly take 2 out of 3 games like this they will be a better than .500 team!

[X-Terminator]

Why so serious?? Geez... All of a sudden your a diehard Bucco's fan... ahah! :) When you start paying for tickets and merchandise then we'll talk.. jk You need to go to the O's series and celebrate the 1971 WS.. That's in 2 weeks...

Just because I don't pay for tickets and merchandise doesn't mean I don't care about the team. It just means I don't support ownership. And evidently there are more who feel the same way I do about the team given that they've drawn a total of 26,000 fans the last 2 nights.

Anyway, if I go to the O's series, it's likely going to be on someone else's dime. I am still extremely wary of giving Baghdad Bob any of my money even for one night.

[steelpride12]

Just because I don't pay for tickets and merchandise doesn't mean I don't care about the team. It just means I don't support ownership. And evidently there are more who feel the same way I do about the team given that they've drawn a total of 25,000 fans the last 2 nights.

Anyway, if I go to the O's series, it's likely going to be on someone else's dime. I am still extremely wary of giving Baghdad Bob any of my money even for one night.
Think of it like this when you decide to purchase tickets: Whether you buy them or not it's not going to make a difference to the team, ownership or income. One game won't mean anything for 1 extra ticket.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Just because I don't pay for tickets and merchandise doesn't mean I don't care about the team. It just means I don't support ownership. And evidently there are more who feel the same way I do about the team given that they've drawn a total of 26,000 fans the last 2 nights.

Anyway, if I go to the O's series, it's likely going to be on someone else's dime. I am still extremely wary of giving Baghdad Bob any of my money even for one night.

Buy the tix's on StubHub. They are cheaper then face value and your buying them from someone who already bought them. Your not giving your money to the owners but someone else.. :)

[Hindes204]

60 games in and sitting at .500, 5.5 games out of first. Starting rotation is looking better than it has in years with Correia and Morton leading the way...

Thats pretty exciting actually, I am optimistic about the future

[X-Terminator]

Buy the tix's on StubHub. They are cheaper then face value and your buying them from someone who already bought them. Your not giving your money to the owners but someone else.. :)

Hmmm, good idea! I think I might just do that...though I'm still taking my own food in. No concession money from me either.

[steelpride12]

Hmmm, good idea! I think I might just do that...though I'm still taking my own food in. No concession money from me either.
Yes I also by from Stubhub. On some random weekday games i find bleacher seats row A for $2 no joke!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Yes I also by from Stubhub. On some random weekday games i find bleacher seats row A for $2 no joke!

I get my tix's for $7 over by the dugout.. CHEAPPPPPPP..

[X-Terminator]

OK, OK, you've convinced me! I'll look for tickets for the Orioles series, and maybe see about the Red Sox series. At least there would be one real contender on the field then, and besides, they can scout all of the players they will have in 4-5 years.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

RESOP SUCKS ASS!!! That is all..... aka POSER

[steelpride12]

OK, OK, you've convinced me! I'll look for tickets for the Orioles series, and maybe see about the Red Sox series. At least there would be one real contender on the field then, and besides, they can scout all of the players they will have in 4-5 years.
Your gonna pay out the ass for Red Sox tickets. The cheapest actual seats (not Standing Room Only) are around $17 for sky high grand stands. Them Boston fans sure are buying early.

[X-Terminator]

Your gonna pay out the ass for Red Sox tickets. The cheapest actual seats (not Standing Room Only) are around $17 for sky high grand stands. Them Boston fans sure are buying early.

I'd expect to pay a premium price for Red Sox tickets, that's why I'm looking into it. If not, I'll go to least one game against the Orioles. But of course, just when I think about buying a ticket, the Bucs lay an egg. :doh:

[steelpride12]

I'd expect to pay a premium price for Red Sox tickets, that's why I'm looking into it. If not, I'll go to least one game against the Orioles. But of course, just when I think about buying a ticket, the Bucs lay an egg. :doh:
Well don't let that stop you, the O's series will be great plus a celebration of the 71' Championship which luckily for you, you got to see.

[X-Terminator]

Well don't let that stop you, the O's series will be great plus a celebration of the 71' Championship which luckily for you, you got to see.

Dude, I'm old, but I'm not that old! :lol: I wasn't alive for the 1971 WS - the first one I remember was the 1979 WS, which they celebrated in 2009.

[steelerdude15]

I'd expect to pay a premium price for Red Sox tickets, that's why I'm looking into it. If not, I'll go to least one game against the Orioles. But of course, just when I think about buying a ticket, the Bucs lay an egg. :doh:
Tickets for the Pirates vs Red Sox series is already sold out, which really pisses me off. That's the week I'll be up to visit.

[steelpride12]

8-1 Mets in the 6th ouch Buccos!

[Edman]

Mets lay a beating on the Bucs tonight 8-1. 0-2 since going .500 while scoring a single run.

I remember vividly when the Bucs went 30-30 in 2005 and fubar'd the season afterwards. Doesn't look good if you look at parallels so far. Like 2005, they get crushed by a New York team.

[X-Terminator]

Looks like Morton had a rare rough outing tonight, and his ERA jumped more than half a run. Ouch.

I'm not going to say it's 2005 all over again, but it's eerily similar.

[steelpride12]

3-1 Bucs lead into the 5th inning. McDonald having a few control issues, which is his only true problem walking 3 batters so far. Cutch getting the job done with a man on first and second hitting an opposite side double. Go Bucs!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Dang!! Missed a good game I hear.. Just got my tickets for the O's series.. Spent less then $60 for the series... Sweet..

[steelpride12]

Yes last night was a pretty damn good game! Mcdonald didn't have his best game, but got the win and Veras got two huge outs. Hanrahan showed off his fast balls to end the game, it was great and time for a win today!

[steelpride12]

Sucks we are out both our starting catchers. Doumit is always injured so nothing new their, but Snyder as well. Both are excellent catchers and both have the offense sheeesh I hope one of them won't take long to recover. Correia on the mound today, would be great to see him get his 9th victory of the season today!

[steelpride12]

Correia has been hot through 2 innings so far wow. 2K's and he is in the zone. All the Bucs have to do is throw in some offense which Cutch sure has done. He is on an 11 game hit streak, the longest by a Buccos so far this season!

[steelpride12]

Correia hitless streak ends in the 5th inning with a single from Bay, but Correia get's his first hit of the season and it's a double, great game from him so far!

[steelpride12]

Wish the Buccos could get some offense going. The biggest play was a double for Correia...come on boys!

[steelpride12]

Man how lucky are the Buccos. After a Met finally scores, Angel Pagan forgets to touch second and it counts as a double play, end of inning, run doesn't count, YES!

[steelpride12]

But they do put the run back on the board shit. It's like Mahalom is pitching today. Amazing pitching, but no offense for the Bucs!

[X-Terminator]

Well folks, I did the unthinkable today. I actually bought a ticket to the Pirates/Orioles game on the 21st...off Stubhub, of course, so that Baghdad Bob gets none of my money. It'll be my first Pirates game since early September 2009.

[steelpride12]

Well folks, I did the unthinkable today. I actually bought a ticket to the Pirates/Orioles game on the 21st...off Stubhub, of course, so that Baghdad Bob gets none of my money. It'll be my first Pirates game since early September 2009.
Holy shit YES! Congrats bud!

[X-Terminator]

Ugh...can I get a refund?

[steelpride12]

And we lost a game because of 0 offense ugh. Correia pitched one hell of a game, giving up only 2 runs and they were late, but the Bucs couldn't even get past 2nd base and now 4-0 Mets in the 8th. Goodnight

[Edman]

Bucs have lost 3 of 4 since 30-30.

The gears are set in motion for another collapse to a promising season. They better get in gear or else they'll get broken up by the Trade Deadline.

[X-Terminator]

Bucs have lost 3 of 4 since 30-30.

The gears are set in motion for another collapse to a promising season. They better get in gear or else they'll get broken up by the Trade Deadline.

They have Alvarez, Doumit, Snyder and Pearce all out of the lineup, and are playing with a bunch of minor leaguers right now and will be for the forseeable future. And now one of the AAA backups, Josh Harrison, is injured. So yeah, they probably will lose a few games due to lack of offense. I want to see what they do when most everyone is healthy. Correia pitched great until the 8th inning, but got zero run support. Tough to win when your team doesn't score any runs.

[steelpride12]

Yes I do blame the injuries for the lack of offense. I just wish we could fit Jones in the line up on a daily basis. He is proven to be able to hit 15+ HR's a year and would instantly give the offense a spark!

[X-Terminator]

Bucs get back in the W column with a 3-1 win tonight. Maholm with another solid performance - just 3 hits and 0 ER to pick up the win. Gonna have to get pitching like this every night with the offense struggling so much.

[Edman]

Bucs back to .500 with a 1-0 win in Houston tonite.

I'm very surprised. The Bucs keep fighting.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Next Tuesday night can't come too soon. I have sat in Camden Yards one too many times over the last 3 yrs. It's time to sit in my house and boo those idiots... ahah..

[X-Terminator]

Next Tuesday night can't come too soon. I have sat in Camden Yards one too many times over the last 3 yrs. It's time to sit in my house and boo those idiots... ahah..

Don't know if you read, but I will be there Tuesday night as well. First game in almost 2 years.

[steelpride12]

Karstens pitched a gem and they get the 1-0 win and now back to .500 this team is so exciting and have not crashed YET since being 30-30, GO BUCS!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I would be honored to finally meet you Eric. My dad and I will be sitting in section 131 Row C on Tuesday night. The Tuesday and Wednesday games are the last 2 I'll be going to this year as Lindsay and I will be getting married the end of September. Got to save for the honeymoon.

[X-Terminator]

I would be honored to finally meet you Eric. My dad and I will be sitting in section 131 Row C on Tuesday night. The Tuesday and Wednesday games are the last 2 I'll be going to this year as Lindsay and I will be getting married the end of September. Got to save for the honeymoon.

I'm on the other side of the park from you - section 103 row N. Maybe we can meet up before the game.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I'm on the other side of the park from you - section 103 row N. Maybe we can meet up before the game.

That's cool.. I'm getting one of the new sandwiches that is at the park this year..

[salamander]

I would love to make it to a Pirates' game because I'm sure I can score some cheap tickets but I would probably make up for it with the 6 hour drive and none of the local bus/tour companies that do baseball trips offer any Bucco's packages. Oh well.

[steelpride12]

Bucs got to work early up 1-0 in the first with a Walker triple, let's keep it going and Morton have a solid game, Go Bucs!

[steelpride12]

Walker gets his 2nd RBI of the night and get's Diaz in for a 2-0 Buccos lead in the 3rd!

[steelpride12]

A few set backs now 2-2 in the 5th. Come on Bucs!

[steelpride12]

Ouch, close homerun, but still a run. 3-2 ASStros.

[steelpride12]

GI Jones get's a pinch hit RBI and tie game, gorgeous!

[steelpride12]

YES! Error of a throw to home and Tabata easily comes home and the Buccos are up 4-3 SWEET!

[steelpride12]

Sac Fly and his 3rd RBI of the night the Pittsburgh Kid and Buccos up 5-3!

[steelpride12]

Xavier Paul gets his 1st Buccos HR of the season and now lead this one 7-3 and soon to be above .500!

[steelpride12]

Xavier Paul a 3 hit night, kid is impressing me more and more!

[oneforthetoe]

Pirates above 500 past the middle of June. Wow, who needs Howard Camping to predict the end of the world? :)

Seriously, congrats to the Buccos.

[Edman]

Above .500 again. 3.5 back in the Central.

Who are these guys, and what have they done with the Pirates? What is going on here?

[oneforthetoe]

Oops Sorry, wrong thread.

[SteelCityMan786]

They're over .500, now Seibol has laundry duty.

[steelerdude15]

Pirates have a winning record.... and Eric is going to a game..... Hell is freezing over.

[steelpride12]

Pirates have a winning record.... and Eric is going to a game..... Hell is freezing over.
HAHA Agreed! :lol:

[Hindes204]

Hahaha...this thread got more active all of the sudden, amazing how winning brings out more fans

[steelpride12]

? ive always been here!

[X-Terminator]

Pirates have a winning record.... and Eric is going to a game..... Hell is freezing over.

:lol: Well, I just hope I don't end up regretting going to that game and they end up going into the dumper.


Hahaha...this thread got more active all of the sudden, amazing how winning brings out more fans

Of course. So we're just going to enjoy it while it lasts, because there's still 95 games left on the schedule, and anything can happen.

[Hindes204]

:lol: Well, I just hope I don't end up regretting going to that game and they end up going into the dumper.



Of course. So we're just going to enjoy it while it lasts, because there's still 95 games left on the schedule, and anything can happen.

I'm optimistic. I've suffered through seasons since I was a teenager, this is as excited as I've been in a looooong time. Many things can happen in the next 90+ games, but I still think we will end up having the best record we've had in a while. I will even go as far as to say we will finish above .500....the streak ends this year.

[steelpride12]

I'm optimistic. I've suffered through seasons since I was a teenager, this is as excited as I've been in a looooong time. Many things can happen in the next 90+ games, but I still think we will end up having the best record we've had in a while. I will even go as far as to say we will finish above .500....the streak ends this year.
Agreed completely. Im just anxious to see how the Buccos do after this series against some pretty impressive teams. If they can keep getting 2-3 games on a series basis than yes over .500 to end the season!

[steelpride12]

Man I wouldn't mind dumping Overbay and keeping Jones at first. Sure you risk a little defense there, but damn does Jones have a bullet for a hit! 1st inning and he slams a 3-run HR, Bucs lead 3-0!

[SteelCityMan786]

Astros got TWO bad calls their way. Jones was safe, and they had a runner who was BLATANTLY OUT at 2nd.

[oneforthetoe]

Two games above .500. I'm having flashbacks to a long ago forgotten time in what seems like a far far away land (cue funky sound effects).

Confidence is an amazing thing and the buccos are certainly playing with it.

[salamander]

Such a marvelous thing!

[steelerdude15]

The Pirates get their first three game sweep of the season. I'm actually happy as a Bucs fan.

[HometownGal]

I've always loved my Buccos - win or lose - but I'm very proud of them right now. :rockon: 4 game winning streak and 3 games out of first. :applaudit: Keep it going Bucs!

[steelpride12]

Our Buccos are truly maturing as a team, the starting pitching by now is safe to say consistant and when the offense shows up they have a chance to get the W. 35-33 that is a record I am proud of and looking for much more!

Not sure which games you guys are going to, but I got tickets for the June 21st game against the O's woo!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I would love to make it to a Pirates' game because I'm sure I can score some cheap tickets but I would probably make up for it with the 6 hour drive and none of the local bus/tour companies that do baseball trips offer any Bucco's packages. Oh well.

You can drive to HBG and take Megabus to downtown PGH for around $4 round trip. Look it up. When is this website going to ask me all.. ahah..

The buses are really nice and clean..

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Our Buccos are truly maturing as a team, the starting pitching by now is safe to say consistant and when the offense shows up they have a chance to get the W. 35-33 that is a record I am proud of and looking for much more!

Not sure which games you guys are going to, but I got tickets for the June 21st game against the O's woo!


I'm there for the 21st and 22nd..

[Edman]

The 2011 Freak Show Continues.

I'm not going to question what is going on, but I love it. Keep up the good work, Buccos.

[polamalubeast]

The Pirates now face the Indians......Right now, the Pirates are playing much better than the indians.....I think the Pirates will win two of three games against Cleveland.

I am a Red Sox fan, but I'm happy with the success that the Pirates have now .... I hope they will continue to improve and that the years of misery is now behind them!

[steelpride12]

The Pirates now face the Indians......Right now, the Pirates are playing much better than the indians.....I think the Pirates will win two of three games against Cleveland.

I am a Red Sox fan, but I'm happy with the success that the Pirates have now .... I hope they will continue to improve and that the years of misery is now behind them!
Yes the Indians have been struggling, but I know they will find their groove and end up getting 1st in their division. The Bucs start Correria starting who is his best on the road, so if he can stay productive and the Bucs get some offense tonight will be a W!

[steelpride12]

WOW bases loaded and Harrison makes a huge defensive play!

[steelpride12]

Pathetic. A boc is called on Correia with 2 outs and bases loaded, FUCK! 1-0 Tribe

[steelpride12]

Santana HR, 2-0 Indians

[steelpride12]

Cut that in half Buccos get a run in the 6th to make it 2-1 come on boys!

[Edman]

Bucs lose it 5-1 today.

Lack of Offense bit them in this game.

[X-Terminator]

Not sure which games you guys are going to, but I got tickets for the June 21st game against the O's woo!

I will be there on the 21st as well. I'm actually looking forward to it, believe it or not.


Bucs lose it 5-1 today.

Lack of Offense bit them in this game.

Sadly, I think that is going to be their undoing. They have to score runs to compete with American League teams in American League parks. If they don't, they will lose every time. IMO this interleague stretch is going to make or break their season.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Tonight is going to be a tough also.

[Edman]

Bucs lose again by the exact same score. 5-1. The American League is a whole different beast, and the Bucs aren't doing a good job handling it.

Again, no offense is killing them.

[steelpride12]

Buccos have 1 more chance at 1 to get at a W in this series and show up with some offense, the starting pitching is there, but run support is a must!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

That was one nasty series. I so hope we do better at home... If we can't sweep the O's we are going to be way below .500 after the Red Sox's. This team has a lot to learn on offense.. Geez..

[steelerdude15]

I hope this isn't a turn of the tide. I'm not too worried about the O's, but the Red Sox are going to be extremely tough.

[X-Terminator]

It's like I said...if they can't score in American League parks, they will lose, period. This series was a prime example of that. Now that they're at home, let's see what they can do. But clearly the offense needs a MAJOR boost, and from what I've read, Huntington is looking to do just that.

[steelpride12]

Ouchhhh and just like that back to under .500. O's series has to be a big one for the Bucs, come on!

[steelerdude15]

Not a good way to start the game, horrible pitching by Morton.

[X-Terminator]

Great. I buy a ticket to a game, and they start shitting the bed. :doh2: I should have just stuck to my guns and not even bothered.

[Edman]

4 game losing streak since that fun run. Fun while it lasted, though.

[steelerdude15]

They need to start picking it up in every aspect. Once again, Andy is doing EVERYTHING for this team. He had more hits by himself than the rest of the team combined. :doh2:

[steelpride12]

WOW this is getting bad.

[X-Terminator]

4 game losing streak since that fun run. Fun while it lasted, though.

It was too good to be true, and I got caught up in it. I said this stretch will make or break their season, and it's looking like it's going to break it. I don't see them turning things around any time soon. McCutchen is the only one bringing it every night, and that's not nearly good enough.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Just got to Pittsburgh. Hopefully we bring good luck and turn the season around ASAP tonight.

[oneforthetoe]

Ok, this one is in the bag .... save some of that offense for the final O game and the Gym Socks.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

That was a great game to be at. I hope tomorrow is the same..

[X-Terminator]

I got back from the game about 20 minutes ago, and I have to admit I miss going to the park. It's always a nice, relaxing night out, win or lose. I was hot and sweaty, but it was a good game to watch and I really enjoyed it.

[steelerdude15]

Good win tonight, I was able to hear it from a O's broadcast.

[zulater]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/201106/x20110622pirates_330.jpg

Got to admit something about that 71 uniform made me nostalgic. I was 11 back then, great memories from a great team.

Anyone else ever save the wrappers from Town Talk bread to get a free general admission ticket? :old: :chuckle:

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I got back from the game about 20 minutes ago, and I have to admit I miss going to the park. It's always a nice, relaxing night out, win or lose. I was hot and sweaty, but it was a good game to watch and I really enjoyed it.

For some reason I kept thinking you were in section 130 beside us. Now I see it was 103. Today's game was just as fun of course. Sat in the first row at Clemente's wall... First time ever sitting in front row and I loved it..

[oneforthetoe]

Big win for the Pirates to get back to .500 before playing the Gym Socks. I just don't feel this team can recover well if it falls too far back of .500.

[steelpride12]

Red Sox come to town tonight, Im excited to see the match up. Knowing the Buccos against solid teams like that a blow out or two would be great!

[X-Terminator]

Red Sox come to town tonight, Im excited to see the match up. Knowing the Buccos against solid teams like that a blow out or two would be great!

Personally, I think they're gonna get swept, and it's going to look worse than last weekend in Cleveland. I hope I'm wrong, though.

[steelpride12]

Personally, I think they're gonna get swept, and it's going to look worse than last weekend in Cleveland. I hope I'm wrong, though.
You usually are wrong buddy when you make guesses like that :lol:

[polamalubeast]

The Pirates can win this series, especially watching the Red Sox lineup tonight.:yuck2:

McDonald 5th ?!?!?!...:wtf::wtf:. ?!?!!?!.... WTF come on Tito?!...Cameron hit 6th and it is almost as bad as McDonald.:boom:



RED SOX (44-30)
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Youkilis 3B
McDonald LF:doh2::doh2::doh2:
Cameron RF:doh2::doh2::doh2:
Varitek C
Scutaro SS
Lester LHP (9-3, 3.70)

[steelpride12]

Sure we can win, but we have to find offense against Lester or we don't stand a chance!

[steelpride12]

1-0 Sox in the first, ugh don't be a long game!

[oneforthetoe]

First major league at bat? ................fly out.

[oneforthetoe]

Well, that was quick.

[steelpride12]

yupp the offense needs to show up early

[steelpride12]

nice inning Maholm!

[steelpride12]

Nothing on offense through 2 inning, have to start getting the bats going boys.

[polamalubeast]

McDonald you sucks

[steelpride12]

Bucco on 3rd and 2nd with 0 outs. We must score here!

[steelpride12]

Bases loaded RBI for Tabata. Tie game, bases still loaded and 0 out, YES!

[steelpride12]

Ehh D'arnound hits into a double play against Bucs, but Buccos do score and give us the 2-1 lead, 2 outs!

[oneforthetoe]

Probably should have had more there, but at least they came back.

[steelpride12]

Probably should have had more there, but at least they came back.
Ya if it wasn't for the double play they would have had a chance, oh well they took the lead.

[steelpride12]

Damn man on 3rd and 1st, 0 outs and Buccos get nothing! Have to at least get a run out of that situation!

[steelpride12]

NICE! Congrats to Chase D'arnaud gets his first major league hit and it is a triple!

[steelpride12]

3 innings left, the bullpen has to hold!

[steelpride12]

Man should be 2 outs in the 6th, but Youkalis makes 2 straight errors and the Bucs are on first and 2nd!

[steelpride12]

Clutch RBI for Overbay, 3-1 Buccos!

[oneforthetoe]

I missed the third run while I was getting soaked at the running track.

[oneforthetoe]

Oh crap. Not a good start to the eight.

[oneforthetoe]

One hell of a long at bat.

[polamalubeast]

pirates win...38-37

[oneforthetoe]

pirates win...38-37

Not quite yet. I have to give them credit tonight for battling. Of it is all for not if they can't hold in the 9th.

[polamalubeast]

Not quite yet. I have to give them credit tonight for battling. Of it is all for not if they can't hold in the 9th.

I would be surprised...At least the Yankees lost!

[polamalubeast]

Game over

[oneforthetoe]

Good win. They may not be in the Red sox class, but they did deserve the win tonight.

[steelpride12]

Hell of a win tonight and we can thank Youkalis for the insurance run for the error! Bucs deserved the W and have to give credit to Maholm for settling down after the first and also Veras for the huge 8th inning.

Hanrahan the hottest closer in the league, 21-21 damn good and impressive high heat ball!

Above .500 at 38-37, GO BUCCOS. Raise the Jolly Rodger!:jolly:

[polamalubeast]

I think than Hurdle is the manager of the year if the Pirates finish the season with a winning record!

[X-Terminator]

I can't believe they beat the Red Sox. I thought they'd steamroll the Pirates even with Big Papi on the bench.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

ahah!!! Still pumped after watching the Pirates win the series against the O's..

[Edman]

After the disaster of the Indians series and losing the first game to the Orioles, it looked like the Bucs were for sure dead in the water the rest of the way. Ipredicted this was the point where they started collapsing. No way were they going to beat the Orioles and especially the Red Sox.

But no, they keep battling as much as they can with what they got. Back over .500.

[steelpride12]

Man Im hoping the Bucs can get the series win tonight, all we need are X-T's negative vibes that seem to always goes the opposite way! :lol:

[HometownGal]

Man Im hoping the Bucs can get the series win tonight, all we need are X-T's negative vibes that seem to always goes the opposite way! :lol:

:lol: :lol:

And for you to say FUCK a billion times. That seems to have the same positive effect. :lol: ;) :hug:

GO BUCCOS!!!!!

[steelpride12]

:lol: :lol:

And for you to say FUCK a billion times. That seems to have the same positive effect. :lol: ;) :hug:

GO BUCCOS!!!!!

:lol: Kiss my ass! YES! Buccos win again tonight against the Sox and win the series against them in front of 2 sell out crowds, tonight being the largest ever at PNC Park WOO! :)

This starting pitching was amazing tonight as Karstens continues to amaze as he moves to 5-4 and Hanrahan is now 23-23 which is unbelievable and he is truly wrecking hitters out there! Buccos again 2 games over .500 at 39-37!!

Raise the Jolly Rodger! GO BUCS! :jolly:
The Bucs are in 3rd place in the NL Central and only 1 game behind the Red Birds for 2nd place, damn impressive!

[X-Terminator]

I still can't believe it.

[steelpride12]

I still can't believe it.
Hell yeah buddy, gotta love these 2011 Buccos that's all I have to say!

[Edman]

I'll ask again, who the hell are these guys?

I'll say this, if they keep this up, Clint Hurdle deserves Manager of the Year, for doing what couldn't be done for 19 years. Winning Pirates baseball.

Then again, this was the same guy who took the Rockies to the World Series back in 2007, so why not?

[Hindes204]

Clint Hurdle seems to have turned this thing around....I am in no means in a dream world, but it seams the Buccos are here to compete......I√e waited since I was a teenager for this shit, im damn exited

[Borski]

Raise the Jolly Rodger! :jolly: Beat Dem BoSox!

I wanted to go with a group to the game but by the time we looked at tickets (a few weeks ago) they where already sold out.
Hopefully one of the weekends in July we can go.

[Hindes204]

Raise the Jolly Rodger! :jolly: Beat Dem BoSox!

I wanted to go with a group to the game but by the time we looked at tickets (a few weeks ago) they where already sold out.
Hopefully one of the weekends in July we can go.

Haven't been to a game in a long time...not because i don't want to, but because I moved so far away. I'm coming back home in August, hope to catch a game or two

[steelpride12]

Im going to snatch tickets for as many games in this season as possible because you know how fast ticket prices will rise!

[Edman]

Still a good three months to go in the season. Anything can happen.

As far as winning, well the losing had to end sometime. That should be the Bucs rally cry. We've seen the Rockies and Rays make a run to the series. We've seen the Brewers and Reds turn it around. Why not the Pirates?

[stillers4me]

Not a baseball fan, but it's good to see the hometown team start to turn around. My granddad is smiling in heaven.

[Edman]

Not a baseball fan either.

But any hometown team that does well, I'll be behind them. The Bucs made themselves worth watching, so I'll watch them. So to that I say good luck to the Bucs. Keep it up.

See those record crowds at PNC this year? Gee, put a competitive team on the field and fans will want to see you. What a concept.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Not a baseball fan either.

But any hometown team that does well, I'll be behind them. The Bucs made themselves worth watching, so I'll watch them. So to that I say good luck to the Bucs. Keep it up.

See those record crowds at PNC this year? Gee, put a competitive team on the field and fans will want to see you. What a concept.

You better watchout.. You can't stop watching after one..

[stillers4me]

You better watchout.. You can't stop watching after one..

Not enough tackling for my taste. :heh:

[oneforthetoe]

Not enough tackling for my taste. :heh:

Yes, but there is plenty of scratch-in and adjusting if that helps ya.:grin:

[oneforthetoe]

Still a good three months to go in the season. Anything can happen.

As far as winning, well the losing had to end sometime. That should be the Bucs rally cry. We've seen the Rockies and Rays make a run to the series. We've seen the Brewers and Reds turn it around. Why not the Pirates?

I agree to an extent. However, small market teams being able to compete has only been something of a recent phenomenon. The advent of the luxury tax and some revenue sharing has shifted the game slightly away from the big market clubs allowing for the smaller market teams to at least compete from time to time. Unfortunately, for most of that time the Pirate Owners have been more interested in putting any extra revenue into new ski lifts. It remains to be seen if things have changed

[Edman]

The way we'll find out if things have changed is if the owners put more money into the team and bring someone in to help get this team to the next level. Clint Hurdle is doing all he can to get life out of these players. We'll see if they're really serious about contending.

Scenario: Bucs keep the 2011 Freak Show going are 3-6 games back in the Central at the Trade Deadline.

Do they do a fire sale at the trade deadline or actually bring some guys in? That's when we'll find out if they're serious.

[steelpride12]

Oh well Bucs couldn't get it done today, but had their chances. 2-3 against the Sox is damn impressive and I am proud of my Buccos! Off the the Ex Bucco Bautista and the Jays in our final Inter league series! Taking 2-3 there also would sound pretty darn good!

Go Bucs!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Presley with his first MLB homer.. Buccos 2-0

[steelpride12]

6-1 Buccos in the 4th and the offense has come alive, keep it up boys!

[steelpride12]

You knew this was coming, good thing we had a large lead. 2 run HR for Bautista, gonna throw pitches away from him!

[steelpride12]

Exchanging runs now makes the score 7-4 Buccos still holding on to a confident 3 run lead, close it out boys!

[steelpride12]

Blah 7-6 the lead now as the Jays just keep getting HR's in, top of the 8th just need to get to Hanrahan and Ill feel safe

[steelpride12]

Raise the Jolly Rodger! :jolly:

It was a home run fest tonight, both teams back and forth shots, but the Buccos had the early lead and they never lost it, Hanrahan again closes the deal!

Good to see the youngster Pressley get a 3-run homer on his 2nd majors at bat and that helped the Bucs tonight, back to 2 over .500 and at 40-38 and still rolling.

GO BUCS!

[X-Terminator]

Brewers are getting killed by the Yankees and the Reds lost, so the Bucs will be in 3rd place and 3 games back at the end of the night.

[Count Steeler]

Round 1 to the Buccos. I hope to watch tonights game. Long time since I've watched the Pirates on TV.

[steelpride12]

Maholm on the mound tonight which means we can expect a great outing from him, and with a little run support behind him I can see the Bucs taking this one!

[steelpride12]

Tabata is on the 15-day DL with the quad strain ugh I guess the good news is this shows how good this team is playing being without Doumit, Snyder, Alvarez, and now Tabata and still winning.

[HometownGal]

I tuned in to the game last night and it was a good one, but they had me petrified there for a minute. :horror: Thank God for Cutch's homer - it was the difference maker. Me loves me some Cutch! :lust:

This team is really exciting to watch because you just never know what they're going to do next! GO BUCS! :tt02:

[steelerdude15]

Two good homestands against the O's and the Sox and another great win last night. Even with all the injuries, they're still winning.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

It's the Hurdle Factor...

[steelpride12]

Poor Bucs just something about them that they can't get a 3 game over .500 mark, down 2-1 late in the 8th inning here! Come on Bucs!

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Poor Bucs just something about them that they can't get a 3 game over .500 mark, down 2-1 late in the 8th inning here! Come on Bucs!

You need to get on twitter with us during the games.. Chat live with lots of Bucco fans..

[steelpride12]

You need to get on twitter with us during the games.. Chat live with lots of Bucco fans..
Ehh na Im not a Twitter fan buddy Ill just talk to myself on here!

[Count Steeler]

Round 2 to the Jays. Did not get to watch the game as I had hoped. Rubber match tonight. I'll try to watch some of it.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

Raise it bitches...

[steelpride12]

A strong offensive outing and another impressive win for Karstens and the Buccos are again 2 games over .500 at 41-39 woo gotta love this Pirates Baseball right now. Nats next!

[Edman]

The Bucs trend is taking two out of three in these series. There are anomolies like Sweeping the Astros and getting swept in Cleveland, but overall, the Bucs have been steady in how they've been taking these series.

Still a ways to go, but they're winning. Let's make it three games over .500 now.

[steelerdude15]

Let's hope for a sweep by the Bucs coming up!

[steelpride12]

Playing our old pitcher Gorzellani tonight against the Nats, Bucs lead early 1-0 in the 3rd with an error on the pitcher on a simple sac. bunt! Let's take game 1 GO BUCS!

[steelpride12]

Close game down to the bottom of the 9th, but Wood couldn't close out the game and the Nats scored in the bottom of the 9th blah! The curse of getting past 2 games over .500 continues, Go Bucs!

[Edman]

Strong outing by the bullpen once again soiled by lack of offense. Nats take Game 1.

Another 2 out of 3 series isn't bad.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

That was Wood's last lose for the Pitchers... I'm so glad..

[steelpride12]

Buccos play 2 games in 1 day today against the Nats and take game 1 5-3. Hanrahan records his 24 save in the same amount of attempts!

GO BUCS!

[steelpride12]

First start for Brad Lincoln tonight for the 2nd game, ehh I was not a big fan of him last season, but Im sure the kid has room for improvement. 2 to 2 game in the bottom of the 4th, GO BUCS!

[steelpride12]

Bucs get a run in the top of the 7th taking the 3-2 lead, Bull Pen should come out strong and hold on for the W!

[Hindes204]

Anybody have a link they can Pm me to watch online?

[X-Terminator]

OK, I've seen enough of Tony Watson. Time to send his ass back to the minors, because he sucks balls.

[SteelCityMan786]

Mr. Fryer needs to look no further then himself for this loss.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT.... 2 games in a row the Bullpen gives the game up. I am sick of all these f'ing injures and crappy AAA/AA guys.. They are not ready and never will be for MLB.

[X-Terminator]

DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT.... 2 games in a row the Bullpen gives the game up. I am sick of all these f'ing injures and crappy AAA/AA guys.. They are not ready and never will be for MLB.

2 games in a row? Did you forget about the first game of the doubleheader today that the Pirates won? I do understand your frustration, though. These injuries are killing the Pirates right now and has cost them a lot of winnable games. The fact that they're still a game over .500 is an absolute miracle and makes me wonder where they would be if everyone stayed healthy.

[HometownGal]

DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT.... 2 games in a row the Bullpen gives the game up. I am sick of all these f'ing injures and crappy AAA/AA guys.. They are not ready and never will be for MLB.

Tell us how you REALLY feel. ;) :heh:

I'm happy the Bucs are where they are with all of these minor leaguers. They'll get back on track again - no worries.

[steelpride12]

The Bucs are still a game over .500 with all these injuries which can only be good news guys. Imagine how good they will be when they finally get healthy again, get the offense moving and pitching well. Im not worried.

[X-Terminator]

Pirates spank the Nats 10-2 to split the series. With the Brewers and Cards both losing, the Pirates are just 1.5 games out of first place going into play tomorrow. Who da thunk it?

[HometownGal]

GOOD JOB BUCCOS!!! :applaudit:

My boy Cutch and Overbay had huge days! :yay3: Other than the HR Correia gave up, he had a great performance on the mound. :drink:

[steelpride12]

Man just imagine the uproar in the MLB community if the Buccos managed to grab 1st play or tie for it going into the All-Star Break!? These guys keep impressing even with the amount of injuries, should be able to get another 2-3 or a sweep against the Astros, GO BUCS!

[polamalubeast]

Clint Hurdle=Manager of the year?

[polamalubeast]

The #Pirates improved to 44-41 this season, their best 85-game start since 1992 (46-39)...that's the last season they finished over .500

[steelersfanman92]

Clint Hurdle=Manager of the year?

If the Bucos keep going the way they are right now I think he deserves it

[steelpride12]

Wow the Buccos finally get over that skip of not being able to pass the 3 games over .500 mark and have a damn good chance of going 5 over and sweeping the Astros again! This just keeps getting better and better and through all this winning don't forget the amount of injuries!

[X-Terminator]

Brewers blow a 6-1 lead and lose 8-6, so if the Reds beat the Cards, the Bucs will be just a half-game out of first.

[Edman]

Hurdle deserves manager of the year on merit for simply doing something that hasn't been done in years. He has resurrected Summer in Pittsburgh.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/wirels3/338088561.jpg?t=1309832650

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/wirels3/338085917-1.jpg

So one of our very own got to hang with McCutchen, Moskos, Chase and Morton after the game and also went with them up to the Pirates VIP lounge and was asked back to Teke's batting practice at PNC Park on the 12th. I believe you all know CakMakli??? Thats him in the Buccos shirt.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/wirels3/338254961.jpg

Thanks for the pics after the game Tilley..

[cakmakli]

I'd like to thank Charlie Morton and his wife for putting this together. They are both very nice people and have adopted "Operation Troop Appreciation" to support, which is a fine organization.

After the game we got to meet some of the players and hit some balls. They then took us to the VIP Lounge where they provided free food and beer. It was awesome and the Pirates Organization went all out for us.

Here is a link to my pictures if anyone is interested. LINK (http://cakmakli.smugmug.com/Sports/2011-Pirates/i-cGKDTkd/2/L/IMAG0035-L.jpg)

[Chidi29]

Very cool pictures.

[86WARD]

Good pictures.

[steelpride12]

Great Pics!

[HometownGal]

Great pics!! :applaudit: You lucky devil getting to hang with Cutch! :lust:

[Chidi29]

Bases loaded, no one out. Let's add to this lead.

[Edman]

I'd be a lot more excited, except the Reds are really blowing it big time. Down 8-1 to the Cards.

The Brewers are losing to the D-Backs though, so if things play out, the Bucs will take over 2nd place in the Central.

[Chidi29]

I'd be a lot more excited, except the Reds are really blowing it big time. Down 8-1 to the Cards.

The Brewers are losing to the D-Backs though, so if things play out, the Bucs will take over 2nd place in the Central.

Got a long way to go before we should get too concerned about what other teams are doing. For now, it's just an added bonus to see the Cards or Brewers lose.

[HometownGal]

Veras is da man! :applaudit:

1 inning to go. LETS GO BUCS!

[X-Terminator]

Bucs win 5-1 and have now won 10 of their last 14 games. Tonight's win also guarantees they will be at least .500 heading into the break.

Gotta be a dream.

[polamalubeast]

Do the pirates going to the playoffs?... If it happens, it will be perhaps the biggest surprise in baseball history.

His would be surprising if his happens, but we must congratulate the pirates for their great season right now.

I hope they will continue their successful season!

[HometownGal]

Bucs win 5-1 and have now won 10 of their last 14 games. Tonight's win also guarantees they will be at least .500 heading into the break.

Gotta be a dream.

A dream with nightmarish owners. :horror: The crowds have been increasing at PNCP - reminds me so much of when the Pens started winning. We live here so we know all too well - Pittsburgh IS a bandwagon town.

[X-Terminator]

A dream with nightmarish owners. :horror: The crowds have been increasing at PNCP - reminds me so much of when the Pens started winning. We live here so we know all too well - Pittsburgh IS a bandwagon town.

That's true. There were over 9,000 walk-up ticket sales last night that brought the attendance up to over 18,000 - not bad for a weeknight game against the worst team in the league. But I'll give them a pass for now since it's been so long since the Pirates had an exciting team to watch.

[HometownGal]

But I'll give them a pass for now since it's been so long since the Pirates had an exciting team to watch.

Sorry - not me. If you truly support a team, as I have the Pirates for decades, you support them whether they are winners or perennial losers.

[X-Terminator]

Sorry - not me. If you truly support a team, as I have the Pirates for decades, you support them whether they are winners or perennial losers.

The only reason I do is that most of those fans, like me, supported the team but didn't support management. The young ones, however, are definitely bandwagon fans, not unlike the ones we see at Pens games.

[Borski]

The only reason I do is that most of those fans, like me, supported the team but didn't support management. The young ones, however, are definitely bandwagon fans, not unlike the ones we see at Pens games.

How old is "young" because I'm 23 and I've supported the Pirates and all of Pittsburgh Sports since my Sister first took me to a Pirates game when I was 8. My parents never really cared about sports so that was the first time I experienced any kind of Pro Sports.

[HometownGal]

How old is "young" because I'm 23 and I've supported the Pirates and all of Pittsburgh Sports since my Sister first took me to a Pirates game when I was 8. My parents never really cared about sports so that was the first time I experienced any kind of Pro Sports.

You and some of the other youngins on this forum are the exceptions to the rule. The majority of Pittsburgh teens and young adults didn't even know the Pens had a team until 2005 and didn't know we had a MLB team until this season.

[steelpride12]

How old is "young" because I'm 23 and I've supported the Pirates and all of Pittsburgh Sports since my Sister first took me to a Pirates game when I was 8. My parents never really cared about sports so that was the first time I experienced any kind of Pro Sports.
Same Brother, the Pirates were my grandfathers most prized thing and I grew up watching them through all there horrible years of the 90's and 2000's. Now to finally see a winning Buccos team is truly a dream come true!

[steelpride12]

Early 1-0 Bucs lead in the bottom of the 2nd, great to see an early lead for Morton who has 2K's already and a strong early start.

Get your brooms out, GO BUCS!

[steelpride12]

Sheesh I just realized Cedeno is also on the DL now, injury bug must have never left the Pens till now landing at the Bucs organization. Playing and winning without Snyder, Doumit, Alvarez, Tabata, and Cedeno.

Can you believe they are 45-41, WOW!

[steelpride12]

Wow. Morton has 5 K's through 4 innings

[steelpride12]

And Morton stumbles in the 6th and just like that it is 3-1 Astros with no outs.

[Edman]

Bucs lose 8-2 tonite.

Morton's horribad 6th inning and no offense did them in.

[steelpride12]

Welp can't complain with a loss after a series win and still a team 3 points over .500 with 6 injured starters!

[steelerdude15]

You and some of the other youngins on this forum are the exceptions to the rule. The majority of Pittsburgh teens and young adults didn't even know the Pens had a team until 2005 and didn't know we had a MLB team until this season.

Even though I don't live in Pittsburgh, I'm still a diehard everything Pittsburgh sports guy. It's been like that way my entire life. I support them through thick and thin. I might be a little hard on the the players at times, but I still love them. I know records, past and current players, stadiums/arenas, scores, etc. I know stuff like that with other teams as well. Anyways, the Bucs are 1.5 games out of first. The Cards are leading the NL Central at 47-41, after them is the Brewers at 46-42, and we're 45-42. Just a quick update on the standings.

[X-Terminator]

Even though I don't live in Pittsburgh, I'm still a diehard everything Pittsburgh sports guy. It's been like that way my entire life. I support them through thick and thin. I might be a little hard on the the players at times, but I still love them. I know records, past and current players, stadiums/arenas, scores, etc. I know stuff like that with other teams as well. Anyways, the Bucs are 1.5 games out of first. The Cards are leading the NL Central at 47-41, after them is the Brewers at 46-42, and we're 45-42. Just a quick update on the standings.

Well then you would be another exception. All you need to do is go to a Pens game to see exactly what we're talking about. Most of those young kids can't name 5 players outside of the stars, and half of them sit there and text during the game to see if they can get their stupid messages on the LED board. They are not real fans and will be gone the second the Pens have a down year or 2. Pirates...same thing, though like I said I will give them a break because they haven't had a winning season since I was in high school, and understandably the fans are excited about the way they've played so far.

Speaking of the Bucs, after they get through this stretch with the Cubs and Astros, the schedule gets really tough. They host the Cards and Reds, then go to Atlanta and Philadelphia. Ouch.

[Hindes204]

Well then you would be another exception. All you need to do is go to a Pens game to see exactly what we're talking about. Most of those young kids can't name 5 players outside of the stars, and half of them sit there and text during the game to see if they can get their stupid messages on the LED board. They are not real fans and will be gone the second the Pens have a down year or 2. Pirates...same thing, though like I said I will give them a break because they haven't had a winning season since I was in high school, and understandably the fans are excited about the way they've played so far.

Speaking of the Bucs, after they get through this stretch with the Cubs and Astros, the schedule gets really tough. They host the Cards and Reds, then go to Atlanta and Philadelphia. Ouch.


Im excited about the Cards series...Ill be in town that week so Ill probably go see them play

[steelpride12]

Bucs 1 game out of first in the NL Central.

Bucs down 4-3 in the bottom of the 8th, 2 outs and Birthday boy Harrison hits a RBI single to score the tying run, then McKenry hits a HOMERUN to make it 7-4 Buccos and Hammer Time!

GO BUCS GO!!!!

What a game this could be!!!

[steelpride12]

Raise the Jolly Rodger in Pittsburgh!! :jolly:

After a JMac 3-2 lead is diminished to a 4-3 Cubs lead it takes heroics in the bottom of the 8th with 2 outs as Harrison and most importantly his first of the big league McKenry hits a HR to make it a 7-4 lead!!!

Hanrahan(26 saves out of 26 attempts) does what he does best, fast balls right at the hitter, gets 3 outs and Buccos get the W in front of the most wild crowd so far!

BEST Buccos win this season!!

GO BUCS!!!!!

[polamalubeast]

Bucs 1 game out of first in the NL Central.

Bucs down 4-3 in the bottom of the 8th, 2 outs and Birthday boy Harrison hits a RBI single to score the tying run, then McKenry hits a HOMERUN to make it 7-4 Buccos and Hammer Time!

GO BUCS GO!!!!

What a game this could be!!!


The pirates could be tied for first place after tonight....The Brewers(7-5 reds) and Cards(7-3 Arizona) are falling behind right now!


Right now,the pirates is shock the entire world!....The pirates is the first place...unbelievable

[steelpride12]

The pirates could be tied for first place after tonight....The Brewers(7-5 reds) and Cards(7-3 Arizona) are falling behind right now!


Right now,the pirates is shock the entire world!....The pirates is the first place...unbelievable
I have been waiting for this for 20 years and most others on here longer, you honestly have no idea how excited I truly am at this dream come true!!! :)

[Nadroj 20]

Even though they are not my favorite team I have always kept up to date with the Pirates because they are the only team I get to see just about every year since they are close. I must say I am excited for them and I hope they continue this after the all star break.

They need to win the division since Wild Card will be too tough to get, and every win helps!

[steelpride12]

Even though they are not my favorite team I have always kept up to date with the Pirates because they are the only team I get to see just about every year since they are close. I must say I am excited for them and I hope they continue this after the all star break.

They need to win the division since Wild Card will be too tough to get, and every win helps!
This was the season where I hoped for an improved season close to .500 or maybe right at it and didn't expect much more, but at this point this team is playing for the division and each game is down to the final inning!

[steelpride12]

Well the D-Backs did win their game against the Cards, but Brewers make an epic comeback in the 9th for a walk off win so the Bucs now tied for 2nd place and the Brewers hold first place, ill take that anyday for my Bucs!

[polamalubeast]

Cordero choke

Brewers win

[oneforthetoe]

Exciting game for sure. It weas the kind of game most Pirates'teams of the PNC era would have lost.

[steeldevil]

Well this is my first year being a Cardinals fan and I never would have thought that the Pirates would be tied with the Cards right now.... Kudos to the Pirates.

[Count Steeler]

When are the injured players scheduled to return? This is getting exciting.

[polamalubeast]

BREAKING: With his third-inning homer off Rays LHP David Price, Derek Jeter is 28th player - and first Yankee - to reach 3,000 hits.


I am a Red Sox fan, but I congratulate Jeter!

What a career!