Escobar’s two-run single, Lowe’s seven strong innings carry Braves past Pirates 4-3ATLANTA — Derek Lowe pitched seven solid innings and Yunel Escobar hit a two-run single in the seventh, carrying the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Braves 4, Pirates 3E_C.Jones (9). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Atlanta 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 5, Atlanta 5. 2B_Hinske (8), R.Diaz (4). SB_Morgan (13). S_G.Blanco. SF_Ad.LaRoche. Ross drives in game-winner with bases-loaded single in 15th as Braves beat Pirates 7-6ATLANTA — So many innings. So many hours. So many wins. Bobby Cox finally lost count. Braves 7, Pirates 6, 15 inningsOne out when winning run scored. E_G.Blanco (1). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Atlanta 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 11, Atlanta 13. 2B_McCutchen (1), F.Sanchez (20), Ja.Wilson (12). 3B_McCutchen 2 (2), F.Sanchez (3). HR_McLouth (10), C.Jones (8), McCann (6). SB_Ad.LaRoche (1), McLouth (9), G.Blanco (1). CS_Morgan (7). S_Snell, Prado. SF_Morgan, Ad.LaRoche. Matt Kata scores from second on Miguel Tejada’s infield single, Astros beat Pirates 6-4HOUSTON — Matt Kata scored from second base on Miguel Tejada’s infield single, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Houston Astros’ 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Astros 6, Pirates 4E_R.Vazquez (2). DP_Pittsburgh 3, Houston 3. LOB_Pittsburgh 8, Houston 7. 2B_Jaramillo (10), Hinske (7), Berkman (10), Blum (6), Keppinger (8), Quintero (2), Michaels (6). SB_Pence (6). CS_Ca.Lee (2). SF_Morgan. Paul Maholm throws 7 innings to help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-4HOUSTON — Paul Maholm pitched seven innings and drove in a run with an infield single, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Pirates 6, Astros 4E_Keppinger (1), Maysonet (1). LOB_Pittsburgh 8, Houston 8. 2B_Ad.LaRoche (19), Moss (10), Jaramillo (9), Ja.Wilson 2 (11), Tejada (21), Ca.Lee (12). 3B_Pence (4). HR_Pence (7). SB_Morgan (12). CS_Morgan (6), Ad.LaRoche (1). Mets’ Carlos Beltran dismisses ‘zero class’ comment from Pirates’ Adam LaRocheWASHINGTON — First, Carlos Beltran said he was embarrassed to be swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Adam LaRoche responded by saying Beltran was showing “zero class.” White strong on mound, Tar Heels use big 6th to beat Pirates 10-1 in super regional openerCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alex White struck out a career-high 12 batters while getting plenty of help at the plate as North Carolina beat East Carolina 10-1 to open their NCAA super regional series Saturday. Andre Ethier’s two-run double gives Dodgers 4-3 win over PhilliesLOS ANGELES — Over their last five games, the Los Angeles Dodgers have scored just four runs in 35 innings against opponents’ starting pitchers. Amazingly, they’ve won three of them — each by one-run. Astros 9, Pirates 1
Hampton sharp, Lee hits grand slam in Astros’ 9-1 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Carlos Lee hit a grand slam and Mike Hampton beat Pittsburgh for the ninth straight time in the Houston Astros’ 9-1 win over the Pirates on Friday night. Cubs-Braves game rained out, makeup date expected to be announcedATLANTA — A rainout forced the Atlanta Braves to wait a day for their first look at their new center fielder and No. 3 hitter. McCutchen’s impressive debut, Jaramillo’s 4 RBIs lead Pirates past Mets 11-6 for sweepPITTSBURGH — Jason Jaramillo drove in a career-high four runs, prized prospect Andrew McCutchen had a productive major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a rain-shortened, three-game sweep of the New York Mets 11-6 on Thursday. Pirates 11, Mets 6E_Dan.Murphy (5). DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 9, Pittsburgh 7. 2B_Cora (5), Beltran (16), D.Wright (13), F.Martinez (3), Ad.LaRoche (18). 3B_Morgan (5). HR_Beltran (7). SB_D.Wright (13), McCutchen (1), R.Vazquez (1). S_Morgan. Hoffpauir’s bloop single sends Cubs to 3-2 win; no comeback this time for BravesATLANTA — Pinch-hitter Micah Hoffpauir blooped an RBI single to left field in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 Wednesday night. On a day of big moves, Braves acquire All-Star OF Nate McLouth from Pirates for 3 prospectsATLANTA — The Braves acquired All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three minor leaguers on Wednesday, a move to beef up Atlanta’s offense in hopes of contending in the NL East. Mets, Pirates postponed due to rain, no makeup date setPITTSBURGH — The New York Mets’ scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain Wednesday night. Early home-ice success holds again at Stanley Cup finalsPITTSBURGH — For three straight years, the home team has won the first three games of the Stanley Cup finals. Zach Duke leads Pittsburgh Pirates past Johan Santana, New York Mets 3-1PITTSBURGH — Zach Duke pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Johan Santana and the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday night. Pirates 3, Mets 1E_J.Santana (1). DP_New York 2, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_New York 6, Pittsburgh 5. 2B_F.Sanchez (19), McLouth (7), Ad.LaRoche (17). 3B_McLouth (1). HR_Jaramillo (1). S_J.Santana 2, Duke. SF_L.Castillo. Likely 1st-round pick Ackley brushes aside draft buzz, focuses on UNC’s possible 4th CWS tripCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Dustin Ackley could become North Carolina’s highest draft pick since B.J. Surhoff went No. 1 more than two decades ago. Mets CF Beltran misses third consecutive game with stomach virusPITTSBURGH — Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran is out for the third consecutive game because of a stomach virus. Ryan Howard, Chase Utley hit consecutive homers to lead Phillies to 5-3 win over PadresSAN DIEGO — Petco Park doesn’t normally surrender a lot of home runs, so it stood out when Philadelphia and San Diego both had back-to-back shots. Pittsburgh Pirates score 5 in eighth, beat New York Mets 8-5PITTSBURGH — Andy LaRoche had three RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 8-5 on Monday night. Pirates 8, Mets 5E_W.Valdez (1), Jaramillo (2). DP_New York 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_New York 7, Pittsburgh 8. 2B_Reed 2 (3), W.Valdez (1), Ad.LaRoche 2 (16). 3B_W.Valdez (1), An.LaRoche (1). SB_F.Martinez 2 (2), Morgan (11). S_Li.Hernandez, Snell. SF_McLouth. Pirates recall right-handed reliever, former Yankee prospect Steven JacksonPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. National League CapsulesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Hampton wins eighth consecutive decision over Pirates in Astros’ 2-1 winPITTSBURGH — Mike Hampton continued his mastery over the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing only one run in seven innings in Houston’s 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon. Astros 2, Pirates 1E_An.LaRoche (6). DP_Houston 1, Pittsburgh 2. LOB_Houston 7, Pittsburgh 3. 2B_Tejada (20). HR_McLouth (9). Pirates place Rule 5 pick reliever Veal on disabled list with a right groin strainPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the 15-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. Karstens pitches 7 strong innings, Pirates snap 3-game skid with 7-4 win over AstrosPITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens pitched seven efficient innings to win for the first time in more than a month and the Pittsburgh Pirates roughed up Wandy Rodriguez, snapping a three-game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Pirates 7, Astros 4DP_Houston 2, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Houston 9, Pittsburgh 9. 2B_Bourn (8), Tejada 2 (19), Ca.Lee (11), Keppinger (7), Michaels (5), An.LaRoche (13), Ja.Wilson 2 (9), Moss (9). S_W.Rodriguez. SF_R.Diaz. Marquis throws 8 scoreless innings, Rockies win in Tracy’s managerial debut with teamDENVER — A new skipper rekindled the Colorado Rockies. |
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