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)”

Keller, Castro Bust Bucs Out of Slump as Pirates Win 2-0 (21-15)

5/8/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Free from the bombardment of the AL East teams, the Pirates managed to finally find success against a familiar foe. After sweeping the Rockies a few short weeks ago, Pirates were able to break out of their slump behind a stellar start from Mitch Keller and aContinue reading “Keller, Castro Bust Bucs Out of Slump as Pirates Win 2-0 (21-15)”

Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview

The Pirates host Colorado for three before hitting the road. When & Who Colorado Rockies (14-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (20-15) Game 1 – (5/8, 6:35 EST) Probable Pitchers: For the Pirates – Mitch Keller (3-1, 3.32 ERA) For the Rockies – Kyle Freeland (3-3, 3.76 ERA) Game 2 –(5/9, 6:35 EST) Probable Pitchers: For theContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview”

Pirates Bats Explode Again In Sweep Of Rockies: (12-7)

4/19/23- By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter Before Johan Oviedo could even toe the rubber-to see if he could continue his dominance on the mound-the Pirates put up a 5 spot on Rockies Starter, lefty Austin Gomber. They then proceeded to stack another 4 on top of that in the second; ultimately chasingContinue reading “Pirates Bats Explode Again In Sweep Of Rockies: (12-7)”

Pirates Pummel Slumping Rockies 14-3 (10-7)

4/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates came out swinging against the Rockies, jumping all over the former NL ERA leader Kyle Freeland for 9 runs (7 earned) over his 2.2 innings of work. Rich Hill had some hard contact early but managed to keep the Rockies in check, posting another quality startContinue reading “Pirates Pummel Slumping Rockies 14-3 (10-7)”