Series Preview: Orioles (4-2) at Pirates (6-1)

The Pirates are 6-1, there’s no taking that away from them, but there’s no escaping the Marlins and Nationals aren’t in a good place currently too. Baltimore is a much better test for this young team and while it’s too early for all that measuring stick stuff, there’s no denying the O’s will be a much tougher test.

Keller Ks Os, Pirates Win 4-0 (22-19)

5/14/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Mitch Keller Day is becoming a National Holiday in Pittsburgh as he once again plays stopper for the Pirates, turning in another fantastic start following his complete game shutout last Monday.  The Pirates managed to get on the board early as Carlos Santana hit a slow groundContinue reading “Keller Ks Os, Pirates Win 4-0 (22-19)”

Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)

5/12/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter A game which seemed to be very winnable throughout the night came crashing down when Mullins hit a 3-run home run in the 8th inning to finish off the cycle on the night. He had previously singled in the third, tripled in the fifth and doubled inContinue reading “Cedric Mullins Hits for Cycle as Orioles Down Pirates 6-3 (21-18)”

Pirates Can’t Hold On To Early Lead Against Colorado: (21-17)

5/10/23 – By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter April was fun. We can’t forget that. Your Pittsburgh Pirates were 20-9 headed into a matchup with the best team in baseball-the Tampa Bay Rays-to kick off the second month of the season. May…not so much. We have to remember this as well. After aContinue reading “Pirates Can’t Hold On To Early Lead Against Colorado: (21-17)”

Competition is the Real Game Story

During the first inning of yesterday’s ballgame, we were given a glimpse into another reason to largely ignore Spring stats as after 2/3 of an inning and with the Pirates still in business, the Orioles coach called “enough” on his pitcher.