[Lefty Noob]

Well, the Pirates finally got back in the win column yesterday, taking the first of three games against the Washington Nationals, 7-6. According to the Associated Press, "Xavier Nady had a double and a sacrifice fly -- both with the bases loaded -- Jack Wilson and Ronny Paulino homered, and Shawn Chacon (2-0) got his first win as a starter this season to give the Pirates a successful start to a six-game road trip."

Tonight's game is set for a 7:05pm start and will pit Zach Duke (2-6, 5.73 ERA) against Micah Bowie (2-2, 4.11).

[Lefty Noob]

Groan, Torres blows another 9th inning lead and Pittsburgh loses, 6-5, to Washington.

According to the Associated Press, "Cristian Guzman scored the game-winning run on a ninth-inning wild pitch by Torres and the Nationals ended a three-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night... Torres (0-3), who was replaced as the Pirates closer by Matt Capps after blowing his fifth save Sunday, had problems with the splitter from the start. Though he struck out Felipe Lopez on a 3-2 pitch to open the ninth, two of Torres' first four pitches to Lopez -- both split-finger offerings -- bounced a foot in front of the plate for balls."

This is like the third time I've heard Torres was replaced by Capps as the closer. So why the heck is Torres still getting the ball in the 9th?

[Kasey Kahne 9 fan]

I can take over the GDT here in a couple weeks lefty if you don't mind

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Kasey Kahne 9 fan

I can take over the GDT here in a couple weeks lefty if you don't mind

Knock yourself out, kk9. How's the schooling coming, anyway?

[Kasey Kahne 9 fan]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Knock yourself out, kk9. How's the schooling coming, anyway?

sorry I wasn't able to take over the GDT I was in Anaheim for 3 weeks then Dallas for 2 here starting this weekend after that I really will take over sorry again.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Kasey Kahne 9 fan

sorry I wasn't able to take over the GDT I was in Anaheim for 3 weeks then Dallas for 2 here starting this weekend after that I really will take over sorry again.

Hey, no problem. Not like the Bucs have had a lot of good news to report anyway.

[Kasey Kahne 9 fan]

yeah but maybe I was good luck lol I really will start the GDT at the begining of August when I get back from Dallas