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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Posted on October 29, 2013 at 08:21 PM.




October 18, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 40º, Clear
Attendance: 40,543


NLCS: Game 4 - Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 18, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Washington (3-1)0100000000 0 56130
Pittsburgh (1-3)0000001000 0 1290
W: Henry Rodriguez (1-0) L: Christopher Leroux (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSWASPIT
WAS2ndMike Zunino grounded into a double play. Adam LaRoche scored.10
PIT6thGarrett Jones homered to left.11
WAS12thChad Tracy doubled to center. Ian Desmond, Jason Werth, and Bryce Harper scored.41
WAS12thDenard Span homered to right. Chad Tracy scored.61
PIT12thRussell Martin grounded out. Pedro Alvarez scored.62
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF612203.302
Lombardozzi, 2B601002.212
LaRoche, 1B511011.324
Desmond, SS512001.257
Werth, RF512002.229
Zunino, C500003.250
Harper, LF512003.316
Detwiler, P201001.500
Ramos, PH100000.400
Stammen, P000000.000
Bernadina, PH101000.350
Rodriguez, P000000.000
Tracy, PH1113001.000
Bray, P000000.000
TOTALS486135119
BATTING
2B: C. Tracy (2)
HR: D. Span (1)
RBI: D. Span 2 (7), C. Tracy 3 (3)
GIDP: M. Zunino
BASERUNNING
SB: D. Span (3), R. Bernadina (2)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
R. Detwiler7.0711064.70
C. Stammen2.0000022.45
H. Rodriguez (W, 1-0)2.0100050.00
B. Bray1.01110123.14
TOTALS12.0922014
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF502002.244
Walker, 2B500002.286
McCutchen, CF502001.268
Alvarez, 3B512001.289
Jones, 1B512103.308
Martin, C501101.333
Cabrera, SS500000.306
Tabata, RF400002.111
Burnett, P200001.000
Watson, P000000.000
Snider, PH100000.100
Melancon, P000000.000
Welker, P000000.000
Barmes, PH100001.500
Leroux, P000000.000
Perkins, P000000.000
TOTALS43292014
BATTING
2B: A. McCutchen (1)
3B: P. Alvarez (1)
HR: G. Jones (3)
RBI: G. Jones (5), R. Martin (3)
BASERUNNING
SB: A. Cabrera (2)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett7.26110111.14
T. Watson0.10000027.00
M. Melancon1.0000130.00
D. Welker1.0100030.00
C. Leroux (L, 0-1)1.1555028.53
G. Perkins0.2100006.00
TOTALS12.01366119


Nationals Explode for 5 Runs in the 12th, Putting the Pirates on the Brink of Elimination

Adam LaRoche scores as Mike Zunino grounds into a double play, giving the Nats a 1-0 lead.


Garrett Jones gets the Bucs on the board and ties the game with a solo shot.


Chad Tracy's double in the top of the 12th gives the Nats a three run lead.


Pedro Alvarez scores on a ground out by Russell Martin to cut the Nats lead to four.





Monday, October 28, 2013
Posted on October 28, 2013 at 11:07 PM.
Posted on October 28, 2013 at 08:51 PM.




October 17, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 47º, Clear
Attendance: 40,036


NLCS: Game 3 - Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 17, 2013123456789RHE
Washington (2-1)000020000271
Pittsburgh (1-2)000000000070
W: Gio Gonzalez (1-0) L: Francisco Liriano (0-1) S: Rafael Soriano (3)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSWASPIT
WAS5thDenard Span tripled to right. Mike Zunino and Gio Gonzalez scored.20
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF402201.297
Harper, LF400001.286
Zimmerman, 3B401001.222
LaRoche, 1B400001.345
Desmond, SS400000.233
Zunino, C312001.296
Espinosa, 2B301001.235
Werth, RF300001.200
Gonzalez, P311002.200
Clippard, P000000.000
Soriano, P000000.000
TOTALS3227209
BATTING
3B: D. Span (1)
RBI: D. Span 2 (5)
GIDP: I. Desmond
BASERUNNING
CS: D. Span (1)
FIELDING
E: I. Desmond (4)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Gonzalez (W, 1-0)7.2500060.00
T. Clippard (H, 2)0.1000003.86
R. Soriano (S, 3)1.0200010.00
TOTALS9.070007
PITCHING
WP: G. Gonzalez (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF401000.222
Walker, 2B402001.324
McCutchen, CF400000.250
Alvarez, 3B400001.273
Jones, 1B402000.294
Byrd, RF400002.148
Martin, C401001.355
Cabrera, SS401001.355
Liriano, P200000.250
Tabata, PH100001.200
Melancon, P000000.000
TOTALS3507007
BATTING
2B: N. Walker (3)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
F. Liriano (L, 0-1)8.0722081.38
M. Melancon1.0000010.00
TOTALS9.072209


Gonzalez, Nats Shut Out Bucs to Take 2-1 Series Lead


Denard Span's triple gives the Nationals a 2-0 lead.


Francisco Liriano strikes out the side to keep the Pirates deficit at two.


With two on and two outs, Andrew McCutchen flies out at the wall to end the inning.





Sunday, October 27, 2013
Posted on October 27, 2013 at 06:57 PM.




October 15, 7:05PM ET
Nationals Park - Washington, D.C.
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 53º, Clear
Attendance: 41,888


NLCS: Game 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals
Oct 15, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Pittsburgh (1-1)0000020200 0 0 0 0 4112
Washington (1-1)2000001010 0 0 0 15102
W: Tyler Clippard (2-0) L: James McDonald (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITWAS
WAS1stSteve Lombardozzi doubled to left. Denard Span scored.01
WAS1stAdam LaRoche singled to right. Steve Lombardozzi scored.02
PIT6thAndrew McCutchen homered to right. Gerrit Cole scored.22
WAS7thWilson Ramos singled to center. Mike Zunino scored.23
PIT8thAndrew McCutchen homered to center. Neil Walker scored.43
WAS9thBryce Harper homered to right.44
WAS14thAdam LaRoche singled to center. Steve Lombardozzi scored.45
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF601003.219
Walker, 2B611003.303
McCutchen, CF622401.281
Alvarez, 3B600003.310
Jones, 1B600004.267
Snider, RF601002.111
Martin, C604000.370
Cabrera, SS500002.370
Cole, P211000.250
Byrd, PH100001.174
Leroux, P000000.000
Welker, P000000.000
Tabata, PH100000.250
Grilli, P000000.000
Melancon, P000000.000
Barmes, PH1010001.000
McDonald, P000000.000
TOTALS524114019
BATTING
2B: N. Walker (2), S. Marte (1)
HR: A. McCutchen 2 (4)
RBI: A. McCutchen 4 (7)
HBP: A. Cabrera
SAC: J. McDonald, S. Marte
FIELDING
E: A. Cabrera (2), N. Walker (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole6.04220122.25
C. Leroux1.0110111.80
D. Welker (H, 1)1.0100020.00
J. Grilli (BS, 1)1.0111013.00
M. Melancon1.0000310.00
J. McDonald (L, 0-1)3.13112610.38
TOTALS13.11054623
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF711001.273
Lombardozzi, 2B521123.187
Zimmerman, 3B400013.217
Espinosa, PR000000.214
Tracy, 3B1010001.000
LaRoche, 1B602211.400
Desmond, SS501012.269
Werth, RF601003.222
Zunino, C510014.250
Harper, LF612102.400
Strasburg, P200002.375
Rodriguez, P000000.000
Ramos, PH101100.500
Bray, P000000.000
Duke, P000000.000
Bernadina, PH100000.316
Stammen, P000000.000
Suzuki, PH100001.333
Clippard, P100001.000
TOTALS515105623
BATTING
2B: J. Werth (2), B. Harper (2), C. Tracy (1), S. Lombardozzi (1)
HR: B. Harper (2)
RBI: A. LaRoche 2 (13), B. Harper (3), S. Lombardozzi (2), W. Ramos (1)
SAC: C. Tracy
BASERUNNING
SB: D. Espinosa 2 (4), D. Span (2)
FIELDING
E: I. Desmond 2 (3)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
S. Strasburg6.1622093.38
H. Rodriguez0.2000020.00
B. Bray (BS, 1)0.02220033.75
Z. Duke2.0000010.00
C. Stammen2.0200043.38
T. Clippard (W, 2-0)3.0100034.05
TOTALS14.01144019


LaRoche's Walk-Off Single in the 14th Caps Drama Filled Game Two


Steve Lombardozzi's double scores Denard Span to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead.


McCutchen's two-run home run ties the game at two in the 6th.


Wilson Ramos singles to give the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the 7th.


McCutchen's second home run puts the Bucs ahead 4-3 in the 8th.


Bryce Harper's ties the game at four with a solo shot in the bottom of the 9th.


Adam LaRoche's walk-off single in the 14th ties the series 1-1.





Friday, October 25, 2013
Posted on October 25, 2013 at 05:30 PM.




October 14, 7:05PM ET
Nationals Park - Washington, D.C.
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 64º, Clear
Attendance: 41,888


NLCS: Game 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals
Oct 14, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (1-0)0110211006120
Washington (0-1)000110110480
W: Wandy Rodriguez (1-0) L: Jordan Zimmerman (0-1) S: Jason Grilli (2)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITWAS
PIT2nd Garrett Jones homered to left.10
PIT3rd Asdrubal Cabrera homered to left.20
WAS4thBryce Harper homered to right.21
PIT5thAsdrubal Cabrera homered to right. Russell Martin scored.41
WAS5thJayson Werth singled to right. Mike Zunino scored.42
PIT6thGarrett Jones singled to center. Neil Walker scored.52
PIT7thRussell Martin singled to center. Asdrubal Cabrera scored.62
WAS7thAdam LaRoche homered to center.63
WAS8thBryce Harper doubled to center. Kurt Suzuki scored.64
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF502101.231
Walker, 2B512001.333
McCutchen, CF401001.269
Alvarez, 3B301010.391
Jones, 1B413201.333
Byrd, RF400001.182
Martin, C211020.286
Cabrera, SS432300.455
Rodriguez, P200000.000
Perkins, P000000.000
Snider, PH100001.000
Grilli, P000000.000
TOTALS34612636
BATTING
2B: G. Jones (2), N. Walker (1)
HR: A. Cabrera 2 (3), G. Jones (2)
RBI: A. Cabrera 3 (7), G. Jones 2 (4), S. Marte (3)
SAC: W. Rodriguez
GIDP: P. Alvarez, A. Cabrera
BASERUNNING
CS: S. Marte (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez, (W, 1-0)7.0433063.21
G. Perkins (H, 1)1.0211127.71
J. Grilli (S, 2)1.0200110.00
TOTALS9.084429
Washington Nationals
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Span, CF400001.308
Harper, LF412200.500
Zimmerman, 3B300010.263
Clippard, P000000.000
LaRoche, 1B411103.421
Desmond, SS400003.286
Zunino, C311000.316
Duke, P000000.000
Lombardozzi, 3B101000.182
Espinosa, 2B401001.214
Werth, RF301110.238
Bernadina, PR000000.333
Zimmerman, P100001.667
Ramos, PH100000.333
Bray, P000000.000
Stammen, P000000.000
Suzuki, C211000.500
TOTALS3448429
BATTING
2B: M. Zunino (1), B. Harper (1)
HR: A. LaRoche (4), B. Harper (1)
RBI: A. LaRoche (11), B. Harper 2 (2), J. Werth (1)
Washington Nationals
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Zimmerman (L, 0-1)5.0644037.36
B. Bray1.02111020.25
C. Stammen1.0211105.40
Z. Duke1.0200110.00
T. Clippard1.0000027.36
TOTALS9.0126636


Pirates KO Nationals in Game 1 Slugfest


Garrett Jones' 2nd inning solo shot gives the Pirates the first lead of the NLCS.


Cabrera's solo shot gives the Pirates a 2-0 lead.


Harper cuts the Nats deficit to one on a solo home run.


LaRoche's moon shot brings the Nats to within three in the 8th.


Steve Lombardozzi called out at home on a double play to end the game.





Thursday, October 24, 2013
Posted on October 24, 2013 at 09:08 PM.
National League Championship Series | October 14-22, 2013
Pittsburgh Pirates
(0-0, 0-0 Away)
Washington Nationals
(0-0, 0-0 Home)
Team Comparison
.000AVG.000
.000SLG.000
.000OBP.000
0.00ERA0.00
Pitching Probables
Rodriguez (0-0, 2.57)Game 1: 10/14, 7:05PMZimmerman (0-0, 7.50)
Cole (0-1, 1.50)Game 2: 10/15, 7:05PM Strasburg (2-0, 3.60)
Liriano (0-0, 0.00)Game 3: 10/17, 7:05PMGonzalez (0-0, 0.00)
Burnett (1-0, 1.13)Game 4: 10/18, 7:05PMTBD
TBDGame 5: 10/19 - If NecessaryTBD
TBDGame 6: 10/21 - If NecessaryTBD
TBDGame 7: 10/22 - If NecessaryTBD
Game Notes
- On the brink of elimination, the Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS to advance to their first NLCS since 1991.
- After defeating the Colorado Rockies in four games, the Washington Nationals reached their first NLCS since relocating to Washington.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Posted on October 17, 2013 at 09:57 PM.
Posted on October 17, 2013 at 06:05 PM.




October 12, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7


Weather: 50º, Clear
Attendance: 40,124


NLDS: Game 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 12, 2013123456789RHE
Los Angeles (2-3)000000000032
Pittsburgh (3-2)01100010X390
W: A.J. Burnett (1-0) L: Zack Greinke (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSLADPIT
PIT2ndRussell Martin homered to left.01
PIT3rdAndrew McCutchen homered to left.02
PIT7thStarling Marte homered to right.03
Los Angeles Dodgers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Ramirez, SS401003.150
Ellis, 2B401001.111
Gonzalez, 1B400001.350
Kemp, CF300001.056
Ethier, RF300000.278
Ruiz, C301000.118
Puig, LF200011.187
Uribe, 3B300001.200
Greinke, P100000.333
Jansen, P000000.000
Elbert, P000000.000
A-Herrera, PH100001.167
Belisario, P000000.000
TOTALS2803019
BATTING
SAC: Z. Greinke
GIDP: A. Gonzalez (1)
FIELDING
E: A. Gonzalez (1), H. Ramirez (1)
Los Angeles Dodgers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
Z. Greinke (L, 0-1)6.0622083.00
K. Jansen0.2311014.50
S. Elbert0.1000009.00
R. Belisario1.0000020.00
TOTALS8.0933011
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF411102.190
Walker, 2B402000.318
McCutchen, CF412101.273
Alvarez, 3B402002.400
Jones, 1B400003.250
Byrd, RF400000.222
Martin, C311100.263
Cabrera, SS301001.444
Burnett, P300002.000
TOTALS33393011
BATTING
HR: A. McCutchen (2), S. Marte (2), R. Martin (2)
RBI: A. McCutchen (3), S. Marte (2), R. Martin (2)
GIDP: R. Martin
BASERUNNING
CS: A. Cabrera (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett (W, 1-0)9.0300191.13
TOTALS9.030019


Burnett's Complete Game Shutout Sends Pirates to First NLCS Since 1992


Russell Martin gives the Pirates an early 1-0 lead on a solo shot.


Andrew McCutchen's solo shot gives the Pirates a 2-0 lead in the 3rd.


Marte's hits the third solo shot of the night, putting the Bucs ahead 3-0


A.J. Burnett strikes out Adrian Gonzalez to end the game and send the Pirates to the NLCS.









NLCS: Game 1 - Pitching Preview
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Posted on October 15, 2013 at 07:15 PM.




October 11, 10:05PM ET
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 69º, Clear
Attendance: 56,000


NLDS: Game 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 11, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (2-2)000000001140
Los Angeles (2-2)00000041X590
W: Clayton Kershaw (1-0) L: Gerrit Cole (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITLAD
LAD7thJuan Uribe lines to right for a single. Carlos Ruiz scored.01
LAD7thHanley Ramirez singled to right. Yasiel Puig scored.02
LAD7thMark Ellis hits a sacrifice fly to center. Juan Uribe scored.03
LAD7thMatt Kemp grounded into a double play. Clayton Kershaw scored.04
LAD8thYasiel Puig reached on a fielder's choice. Andre Ethier scored.05
PIT9thStarling Marte homered to center.15
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF411100.176
Walker, 2B401001.278
McCutchen, CF400001.222
Alvarez, 3B300002.375
Jones, 1B301001.313
Byrd, RF300001.286
Martin, C300001.250
Cabrera, SS301000.467
Cole, P200001.000
Morris, P000000.000
Leroux, P000000.000
A-Sands, PH100000.000
TOTALS3014108
BATTING
2B: A. Cabrera (1)
HR: S. Marte (1)
RBI: S. Marte (1)
GIDP: M. Byrd
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
G. Cole (L, 0-1)6.0411171.50
B. Morris0.023220INF
C. Leroux2.0311002.25
TOTALS8.095437
Los Angeles Dodgers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Ramirez, SS401101.125
Ellis, 2B300100.071
Gonzalez, 1B402001.437
Kemp, CF400101.067
Ethier, RF412001.333
Ruiz, C311000.071
Puig, LF311111.214
Uribe, 3B412101.250
Kershaw, P210021.200
TOTALS3159537
BATTING
2B: A. Ethier 2 (2), C. Ruiz (1)
RBI: Y. Puig (5), H. Ramirez (2), M. Kemp (1), J. Uribe (1), M. Ellis (1)
HBP: C. Ruiz
SF: M. Ellis
GIDP: M. Kemp
Los Angeles Dodgers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
C. Kershaw (W, 1-0)9.0411080.54
TOTALS9.041108


Cole's Strong Start Goes for Naught as Kershaw, Dodgers Take Game Four



Matt Kemp stares down Gerrit Cole after striking out in the 6th.


Garrett Jones muffs a ground ball, allowing Yasiel Puig to score the first run of the game.


Andre Ethier scores on a fielder's choice by Hanley Ramirez.


Starling Marte homers with two outs in the 9th to get the Pirates on the board.







Monday, October 14, 2013
Posted on October 14, 2013 at 09:53 PM.




October 10, 4:05PM ET
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 75º, Clear
Attendance: 56,000


NLDS: Game 3 - Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 10, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (2-1)0210100026141
Los Angeles (1-2)400000000460
W: Duke Welker (2-0) L: Scott Elbert (0-2) S: Jason Grilli (1)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSPITLAD
LAD1stAndre Ethier hit a grand slam. Ellis, Gonzalez, and Kemp scored.04
PIT2ndGarrett Jones homered to left.14
PIT2ndAsdrubal Cabrera singled to right. Marlon Byrd scored.24
PIT3rdPedro Alvarez singled to center. Andrew McCutchen scored.34
PIT5thAndrew McCutchen homered to right.44
PIT9thNeil Walker grounded out. Asdrubal Cabrera scored.54
PIT9thAndrew McCutchen singled to center. Starling Marte scored.64
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF512000.154
Walker, 2B502100.286
McCutchen, CF523201.286
Alvarez, 3B501101.462
Jones, 1B411100.308
Byrd, RF412000.364
Martin, C400001.308
Cabrera, SS412101.500
McDonald, P000000.000
A-McKenry, PH100000.000
Liriano, P201000.500
Welker, P000000.000
B-Tabata, PH000000.333
Grilli, P000000.000
TOTALS39614604
BATTING
2B: M. Byrd (1)
HR: A. McCutchen (1), G. Jones (1)
RBI: A. Cabrera (4), A. McCutchen 2 (2), G. Jones (2), N. Walker (1), P. Alvarez (1)
SAC: J. Tabata
GIDP: A. McCutchen
FIELDING
E: A. Cabrera (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. McDonald1.03441036.00
F. Liriano5.02002110.00
D. Welker (W, 2-0)2.0000020.00
J. Grilli (S, 1)1.0100010.00
TOTALS9.0644314
PITCHING
WP: D. Welker (1)
Los Angeles Dodgers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Ramirez, SS500002.083
Ellis, 2B411001.091
Gonzalez, 1B412000.417
Kemp, CF310011.091
Ethier, RF411403.273
Ruiz, C300010.000
Puig, LF301011.182
Uribe, 3B401003.125
Garcia, P200002.000
Belisario, P000000.000
A-Punto, PH100001.000
Elbert, P000000.000
Ryu, P000000.000
B-Herrera, PH100000.000
TOTALS34464314
BATTING
2B: Y. Puig (1)
HR: A. Ethier (1)
RBI: A. Ethier 4 (4)
Los Angeles Dodgers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
J. Garcia6.0944036.00
R. Belisario1.0100010.00
S. Elbert (L, 0-2)1.23220010.13
H. Ryu0.1100000.00
TOTALS9.0146604


With Win, Pirates Put Dodgers on Brink of Elimination



Andre Ethier's grand slam was originally called a foul ball, but replay overturned the call.



Garrett Jones' solo shot got the Pirates on the board in the 2nd.



Andrew McCutchen's home run in the 5th ties the game at 4.



Jason Grilli closed the door on the Dodgers, sealing the Pirates game 3 victory and a 2-1 series lead.






With the Dodgers facing elimination, Clayton Kershaw will take the mound to oppose postseason newcomer Gerrit Cole. First pitch, 10:05PM.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Posted on October 5, 2013 at 09:01 AM.




October 8, 7:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 41º, Clear
Attendance: 38,496


NLDS: Game 2 - Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 8, 2013123456789RHE
Los Angeles (1-1)001001004680
Pittsburgh (1-1)010000100290
W: Edward Mujica (1-0) L: Glen Perkins (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSLADPIT
PIT2ndGarrett Jones doubled to center. Pedro Alvarez scored.01
LAD3rdHanley Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly to right. Andre Ethier scored.11
LAD6thElian Herrera lined to right for a single. Hanley Ramirez scored.21
PIT7thAsdrubal Cabrera lined to right for a single. Pedro Alvarez scored.22
LAD9thYasiel Puig hit a grand slam. Gonzalez, Kemp, and Hairston Jr. scored.62
Los Angeles Dodgers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Ramirez, SS311102.143
Herrera, 3B401101.250
Gonzalez, 1B411001.375
Kemp, CF411001.125
Ruiz, C400002.000
Hairston Jr., PR-C010000.000
Puig, RF411400.125
Ellis, 2B300002.000
Belisario, P000000.000
Mujica, P000000.000
Federowicz, PH100001.000
Jansen, P000000.000
Ethier, LF312001.286
Gwynn Jr., PR-LF100000.000
Greinke, P201000.500
Punto, 2B100000.000
TOTALS34686011
BATTING
2B: A. Gonzalez (2)
HR: Y. Puig (1)
RBI: Y. Puig 4 (4), H. Ramirez (1), E. Herrera (1)
SF: H. Ramirez
BASERUNNING
SB: H. Ramirez (1), E. Herrera (1)
CS: T. Gwynn Jr. (1)
Los Angeles Dodgers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
Z Greinke6.0522183.00
R. Belisario (BS, 1)1.0200010.00
E. Mujica (W, 1-0)1.0000010.00
K. Jansen1.0200000.00
TOTALS9.0922110
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF400002.000
Walker, 2B400000.000
McCutchen, CF400002.111
Alvarez, 3B322011.625
Jones, 1B402100.333
Tabata, RF200002.333
Byrd, PH-RF202000.286
Martin, C401002.444
Cabrera, SS402100.500
Rodriguez, P200000.000
Snider, PH100001.000
Perkins, P000000.000
Watson, P000000.000
TOTALS34292110
BATTING
2B: P. Alvarez (2), G. Jones (1)
RBI: A. Cabrera (3), G. Jones (1)
BASERUNNING
SB: A. Cabrera (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
W. Rodriguez7.0422082.57
G. Perkins (L, 0-1)1.1211026.75
T. Watson0.22330140.50
TOTALS9.0866011


Puig Silences PNC Park with Grand Slam in 9th, Ties Series at 1

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates, plain and simple, stole game one from the Dodgers at PNC Park. Clayton Kershaw had run roughshot through the lineup all night, until a rocky 8th inning forced him from the game. The Pirates were then able to take advantage of the Dodgers bullpen, as Asdrubal Cabrera's two run shot tied the game and made way for Russell Martin's walk-off in the 11th. The Dodgers would be out for revenge in game two.

With another much expected pitchers dual, both Wandy Rodriguez and Zack Greinke made quick work of their opposition in the 1st inning, quickly taking the ball game into the 2nd inning unscathed. After another quick inning from Rodriguez in the top of the 2nd, Pedro Alvarez doubled off of Greinke to lead off the bottom half of the inning. Garrett Jones stepped in and worked Greinke to a full count, forcing Greinke to throw a meatball down the pipe for an RBI double, which would score Alvarez from second, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead.


After getting out of the inning, the Dodgers started to work on Rodriguez in the 3rd, as Andre Ethier hit a one out single. Zack Greinke followed with a single of his own, putting runners on first and third with only one away. Hanley Ramirez then hit a sac fly to right field, allowing Ethier to score from third and tie the game at one.


Rodriguez would get Herrera to ground out to end the inning. The pitchers dual picked up again through the 4th and 5th innings, as neither team would get a runner into scoring position. In the top of the 6th, after a line out from Greinke, Hanley Ramirez singled and then stole second with Herrera at bat. The stolen base would prove costly, as Herrera singled to right, scoring Ramirez, and giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.


But the Pirates weren't about to quit, as Greinke walked Alvarez to lead off the bottom of the 7th. Garrett Jones then singled, followed by a single from Marlon Byrd to load the bases with no one out. Manager Don Mattingly would see enough, as he would come out to pull Greinke and call upon Belisario from the pen. Belisario immediately got Russell Martin to pop out on an infield fly rule for the first out. Asdrubal Cabrera would then step in a single to right, scoring Alvarez to tie the game at 2.


With the bases loaded and still only one out, Belisario would get pinch hitter Travis Snider to strike out and Starling Marte to pop out to end the Bucco's huge opportunity to take the lead. After a quick 8th inning, the Dodgers were down to their final three outs. Perkins would get Herrera to strike out to lead off the inning, but would then allow a double to Adrian Gonzalez. Clint Hurdle would call upon Tony Watson for the final two outs. Matt Kemp would hit a single, advancing Gonzalez to third. Carlos Ruiz then hit a fielder's choice to load the bases with still only one way. Rookie Yasiel Puig stepped up to the plate and on an 0-1 made the biggest impact thus far, a grand slam that was crushed out of PNC Park, giving the Dodgers a 6-2 lead.


The Pirates were unable to get anything going offensively in the bottom of the 9th and dropped game two to the Dodgers in unfortunate fashion.






With the series tied at 1, the Dodgers now have the upper hand as the series heads to Los Angeles. With a travel day tomorrow, the Pirates and Dodgers will square off for game three on Thursday, as James McDonald takes the mound to oppose Jaime Garcia. First pitch, 4:05PM.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Posted on October 2, 2013 at 09:23 PM.




October 7, 1:05PM ET
PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
TV: TBS RADIO: KDKA-FM 93.7



Weather: 71º, Clear
Attendance: 38,496


NLDS: Game 1 - Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Oct 7, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Los Angeles (0-1)1000010000 0231
Pittsburgh (1-0)0000000020 13130
W: Duke Welker (1-0) L: Scott Elbert (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSLADPIT
LAD1stAdrian Gonzalez doubled to right. Mark Ellis scored.10
LAD6thAdrian Gonzalez homered to right. 20
PIT9thAsdrubal Cabrera homered to right. Russell Martin scored.22
PIT11thRussell Martin homered to center.23
Los Angeles Dodgers
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Ramirez, SS400001.000
Ellis, 2B410012.000
Gonzalez, 1B412202.500
Kemp, CF400002.000
Ethier, RF400002.000
Ruiz, C400000.000
Puig, LF400001.000
Uribe, 3B400003.000
Kershaw, P301000.333
Jansen, P000000.000
League, P000000.000
Punto, LF100000.000
Elbert, P000000.000
TOTALS36232113
BATTING
2B: A. Gonzalez (1)
HR: A. Gonzalez (1)
RBI: A. Gonzalez 2 (2)
HBP: H. Ramirez
FIELDING
E: M. Ellis (1)
Los Angeles Dodgers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
C. Kershaw7.2900080.00
K. Jansen (H, 1)0.1000000.00
B. League (BS, 1)1.02220018.00
S. Elbert (L, 0-1)1.0211009.00
TOTALS10.0133308
PITCHING
WP: C. Kershaw (1)
Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERSABRHBIBBSOAVG
Marte, LF400001.000
Walker, 2B502000.400
McCutchen, CF501001.200
Alvarez, 3B503002.600
Jones, 1B501001.200
Byrd, RF500002.000
Martin, C523100.600
Cabrera, SS412200.500
Burnett, P200001.000
Tabata, PH1010001.000
Leroux, P000000.000
Snider, PH100000.000
Melancon, P000000.000
Welker, P000000.000
TOTALS42313308
BATTING
2B: P. Alvarez (1), R. Martin, (1), J. Tabata (1)
3B: A. McCutchen (1)
HR: R. Martin (1), A. Cabrera (1)
RBI: A. Cabrera 2 (2), R. Martin
SAC: S. Marte
GIDP: M. Byrd
Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOERA
A. Burnett7.03221102.57
C. Leroux2.0000020.00
M. Melancon1.0000010.00
D. Welker (W, 1-0)1.0000000.00
TOTALS11.0322113


CLEAR THE DECK: Martin's Walk-Off Home Run Sends Bucs to Game 1 Win

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates haven't experienced the postseason since 1992. That's 21 years. 21 years too long. With the excitement of their first NL Central crown, the Pirates welcomed an electric, sellout crowd to PNC Park to kick off the National League Divisional Series against the Dodgers.

As A.J. Burnett took the mound for the Pirates, a deafening "Let's Go Bucs" chant could be heard across the stadium. With the adrenaline pumping, Burnett through a first pitch strike to kick off the series.

After retiring Hanley Ramirez on three pitches, Burnett walked a patient Mark Ellis. Trouble quickly found Burnett as Adrian Gonzalez doubled on the second pitch he saw, scoring Ellis to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead.


Burnett wouldn't let the early run phase him, as he'd get big strikeouts from Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier to end the Dodgers half of the inning.

Taking the mound for the Dodgers, lefty phenom Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw made quick work of Starling Marte and Neil Walker to lead off the inning, but would then allow a triple to Andrew McCutchen to give the Bucs a runner in scoring position. Pedro Alvarez would step in with two away and would strike out, but would reach first as the ball got away from Carlos Ruiz, giving the Pirates two base runners. Unfortunately, Garrett Jones would ground out to Adrian Gonzalez to end the inning.

Burnett was able to make quick work of the Dodgers in the top of the 2nd, getting Ruiz to ground out, Puig to pop out, and Juan Uribe to strike out. Kershaw would match Burnett in the bottom of the 2nd, only allowing a single to Asdrubal Cabrera, which was deflected off of Mark Ellis. Kershaw would strike out A.J. Burnett to end the inning.

After allowing a single to Clayton Kershaw to lead off the 3rd, Burnett would get Ramirez, Ellis, and Gonzalez to strike out in order. Burnett and Kershaw would continue their pitchers dual into the top of the 6th inning, when Adrian Gonzalez hit a solo shot to center field, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.


Clint Hurdle decided to pinch hit for Burnett in the bottom of the 7th, ending the aces day. Burnett finished with a strong seven innings of two run ball; but in line to take the loss. After a scoreless 8th from Chris Leroux, Kershaw was able to get Neil Walker and Andrew McCutchen to fly out for a quick two outs. But Pedro Alvarez would then double, followed by a single from Garrett Jones to give the Pirates two on with two outs. Manager Don Mattingly would make the call to the bullpen, bringing in Kenley Jansen, who would get Marlon Byrd to ground out to end the Pirates half of the 8th.

With the Pirates down to their final three outs and facing Dodgers closer Brandon League, fans were glued to the edge of their seats. Russell Martin lead off the inning with a single and would be the tying run, as Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run bomb to right field, tying the game at 2.


Bullpens would keep the game at two into the bottom of the 11th, when Russell Martin led off with a solo, walk-off home run to give the Pirates the NLDS game 1 victory.








After a thrilling walk-off win in game one, the Pirates will host the Dodgers for game two of the best of five NLDS, as Wandy Rodriguez opposes Zack Greinke. First pitch, 7:05PM.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Posted on September 30, 2013 at 11:03 PM.
National League Divisional Series | October 7-12, 2013
Los Angeles Dodgers
(0-0)
Pittsburgh Pirates
(0-0)
Team Comparison
.000AVG.000
.000SLG.000
.000OBP.000
0.00ERA0.00
Pitching Probables
Kershaw (0-0, 0.00)Game 1: 10/7, 1:05PMBurnett (0-0, 0.00)
Greinke (0-0, 0.00)Game 2: 10/8, 7:05PMRodriguez (0-0, 0.00)
Garcia (0-0, 0.00)Game 3: 10/10, 4:05PMMcDonald (0-0, 0.00)
Billingsley (0-0, 0.00)Game 4: 10/11 - If NeededCole (0-0, 0.00)
Beckett (0-0, 0.00)Game 5: 10/12 - If NeededLiriano (0-0, 0.00)
Game Notes
- The Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Reds and Cardinals for their first NL Central title since joining the division. This postseason appearance is the clubs first since the infamous Sid Bream slide in 1992; 21 years later.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the season strong, beating the Diamondbacks in a 163rd game for the NL West crown. This marks the Dodgers first postseason appearance since 2009.
Posted on September 30, 2013 at 10:37 PM.
Posted on September 30, 2013 at 10:25 PM.
NL Wild Card: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
Oct 2, 2013123456789RHE
Colorado (1-0)0100040308101
Arizona (0-1)1010000136140
W: J. Chacin (1-0) L: I. Kennedy (0-1) S: R. Betancourt (1)



AL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics
Oct 2, 2013123456789RHE
Tampa Bay (1-0)1121100309130
Oakland (0-1)000020000240
W: D. Price (1-0) L: J. Parker (0-1)

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