[simple simon]

sorry to have to start this thread Lefty, but i was counting on your boys to beat the Yankees tonight and they just couldnt get it done

must have been a good game ....... Bucs were leading 2-0 but the Yankees pulled it out 5-4 in the 10th

[Lefty Noob]

Darn it, I missed the game, but it does sound like it was a real barnburner.

To quote the Associated Press, " Derek Jeter hit a game-winning infield single in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees overcame a defensive blunder to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 Friday night and extend a winning streak to four for the first time this season... Robinson Cano doubled to left-center leading off the 10th against Matt Capps (3-3) and Cabrera sacrificed him to third. Miguel Cairo followed with a bouncer to third baseman Jose Bautista, who looked back at Cano, then didn't throw to first as Cairo reached on the single."

I'm optimistic about tomorrow, though. We're facing the Rocket. Single and Double A teams were giving him fits, and we're almost that good!

[simple simon]

well if it helps, im pulling for the Bucs to drill the Rocket for about 8 runs in the first tomorrow

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

well if it helps, im pulling for the Bucs to drill the Rocket for about 8 runs in the first tomorrow

Not sure who all's carrying the game, but FSN Pittsburgh's going to broadcast it tomorrow starting at 1pm. So I'll probably be watching!

[simple simon]

kind of surprised it isnt the Fox afternoon game at 3:55

[simple simon]

you guys dont have any hitting ?

Mahlom is 2-8 with a 5.35 ERA ....... yeah his ERA is a bit high but it seems he should be 5-5 or so

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

you guys dont have any hitting ?

Mahlom is 2-8 with a 5.35 ERA ....... yeah his ERA is a bit high but it seems he should be 5-5 or so

LaRoche is spotty at best... Bay's the big guy. He leads the team in average (.301), home runs (11), RBI (45) and runs (37). Nady's been pretty good, but Sanchez and LaRoche have been disappointing. Our pitching really isn't as bad as it looks. It's like you said, the hitting. We're tied for the 6th worst batting average in baseball, our 249 runs are 7th worst in baseball and our on-base percentage is the worst in the National League.

[Lefty Noob]

Yankees are leading, 3-1, after the first inning. Pirates are looking lousy defensively right now.

[Lefty Noob]

The Yanks swept us, beating the Bucs 5-4 Friday, 9-3 Saturday and 13-6 Sunday. The less said about this weekend, the better.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

The less said about this weekend, the better.

so this thread wont hit 100 posts ?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

so this thread wont hit 100 posts ?

Not unless it gets invaded by gloating Yankee fans.

[ThePundit]

The Pirates sort of looked too much in awe of the Yanks, this series. A lot of the pitchers, like Chacon, pitched scared. I think in the scheme of things, this series will serve the Pirates well.

Going into a full house at Yankee Stadium for 3 games must be very tough for a young team.

[MVB]

*gloating Yankee fan arrives*

Just kidding...

The Pirates do have a lot of talent, but they were just overpowered in Yankee Stadium. We saw the same thing happen to the Marlins last year.