Tag Archives: Andrew McCutchen

Ortiz Posts Quality Start, Jack and Ke Provide Some Power Behind Pirates 4-2 Win (64-74)

9/4/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a 5-1 road trip in Missouri, the team was looking for some bouncebacks. Pirates looking to rebound after dropping the final game to the Cardinals. Starting pitcher Luis Ortiz looking to put together a better outing after a troubling season and rough game lastContinue reading “Ortiz Posts Quality Start, Jack and Ke Provide Some Power Behind Pirates 4-2 Win (64-74)”

Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)

9/3/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following an extra innings win and a 9th inning comeback victory against the Cardinals, Bucs were hoping for an easier match with the getaway day. Facing long-time rivals, they knew it would never be easy. After going down 1-2-3 in the top of the first, starter JohanContinue reading “Johan Walks 6, Walker Blasts One As Cardinals Salvage Final Game of the Series 6-4 (63-74)”

Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)

8/28/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Leaving Pittsburgh following a lackluster loss to division-rival Cubs yesterday, Pirates likely felt that they were better than they showed. Today, they proved it against basement-dwelling Kansas City Royals as offense, defense and pitching all clicked as the Bucs won the opener 5-0. Alfonso Rivas got theContinue reading “Oviedo, Hayes Lead Pirates To Victory (59-73)”

Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)

8/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats came to life early and they didn’t let up, plating multiple runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 8th innings en route to an 11-1 victory over the Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds doubled with 1 out in the bottom of the first inning, moved to thirdContinue reading “Bats Come Alive As Pirates Stomp Cardinals 11-1 (56-69)”

Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)

8/20/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Bats quiet on both sides early on as Ryan Borucki pitched 2 perfect innings for the Bucs in an opener role for Osvaldo Bido. History almost made for the second game in a row as both teams vying to win the rubber-match. Twins got on the boardContinue reading “Keuchel Silences Bucs Bats As Twins Win 2-0 (55-69)”

Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)

8/15/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats struggled to get much going against the Mets bullpen in the first game of this series. In game 2, they made sure to capitalize. Mets got on the board first tonight after a Brandon Nimmo lead-off homer, his second long-ball in as many days, givingContinue reading “Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)”

Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)

8/7/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Coming home after a solid trip to Milwaukee to face the NL favorite Atlanta Braves is not ideal. Having to face the MLB leader in strikeouts – Spencer Strider – takes that to a whole other level but, somehow, in the face of adversity, this team risesContinue reading “Strider Struggles and Pirates Pounce (51-61)”

Bullpen Struggles Continue As Bucs Swept, Lose 8-4 (41-52)

7/16/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The old quote of “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” really seems to hit home when a scuffling offense with clear areas of struggle sees no change after the All Star Break. Austin Hedges caught two gamesContinue reading “Bullpen Struggles Continue As Bucs Swept, Lose 8-4 (41-52)”

Cutch Hits 2K and Keller has 7 Ks as Bucs Best Mets 2-1 (34-30)

6/11/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter 14 years and 7 days. Five different teams. Overcoming injuries and moving primarily into a DH-role. Now, Andrew McCutchen joins the 2,000 hit club as its 290th member.  McCutchen notched his 1,999th hit on Friday night on a third inning, infield-single to shortstop. He wasn’t able toContinue reading “Cutch Hits 2K and Keller has 7 Ks as Bucs Best Mets 2-1 (34-30)”