Pirates Vs. Dodgers, 18 September 2011

by Charlie Wilmoth on Sep 18, 2011 11:43 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers, Sep 18, 2011 4:10 PM EDT

Next Game

Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Los Angeles Dodgers

Sunday, Sep 18, 2011, 4:10 PM EDT
Dodger Stadium

Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h.

James McDonald allowed a three-run homer to James Loney in the first inning of the game last night, so it seemed like it was over when it had barely even started. The Pirates got one back on a double by Josh Harrison in the second, but Juan Rivera hit a two-run bomb in the third. McDonald lasted only three innings. The Pirates looked like they might have a chance to get back in the game in the eighth when they loaded the bases with one out, but Kenley Jansen struck out Ryan Ludwick and Garrett Jones to shut things down. The Pirates are now 68-84; it would be really nice to avoid losing 90.

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On This Date.......

in 1938, Russ Bauers, pitching with one day’s rest, defeats Philadelphia, 1-0. Paul Waner’s single drives in Al Todd with the only run.

in 1960, Vernon Law wins his 20th game, and the Bucs go on to a doubleheader sweep of Cincinnati.

in 1971, Pirates beat New York, 4-0. Richie Zisk hits his first major league homer, and Steve Blass pitches a two-hitter.

by SteelStealth on Sep 18, 2011 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

So if they avoid losing 90 should we pop open some champagne bottles?

by Schide on Sep 18, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Do you need an excuse?

Here’s one: Sunday.

;-)

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 18, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Given how things are going...

I’ll pull for 70 wins…or is that too unrealistic?

by NastyNate82 on Sep 18, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Lucwick with 3 K’s last night… Not good.
Let’s get a win today.

by CO_Bucs on Sep 18, 2011 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

lets go bucs

crickets

by karreemofwheat on Sep 18, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Oh well...

by Schide on Sep 18, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

oh fu**

"It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win"

by Elektrostal_Kid on Sep 18, 2011 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

the torture never stops

http://youtu.be/cw05xgp5Gw8

"It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win"

by Elektrostal_Kid on Sep 18, 2011 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

El Toro walks again

Brilliant !

"It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win"

by Elektrostal_Kid on Sep 18, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

so when does the game start?

by ludwigs9th on Sep 18, 2011 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

It starts when the starting pitcher gets knocked out of the game. Wait another inning or two. Maybe.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Spoke to soon. That’s it.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Aaron Thompson’s in — game on.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Geez. Loney’s seasonal numbers will look pretty good after this series.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

OMG…9-0. Bad News Bucs.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

80 walks for Cutch. I believe he’s the first Pirate to reach that plateau in 5 years.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Sweet

Rays won at least

by Schide on Sep 18, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

Way to strand those inherited runners Resop. The Pirates have only needed 112 pitches to get nine outs.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

Wow...

we’re a bad baseball team.

by RetireNutting on Sep 18, 2011 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

This is the single saddest gamethread of the year.

by Garrett122 on Sep 18, 2011 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

What is there to say, really?

by Schide on Sep 18, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

It is sad. I figured it would be quiet with the Steelers playing, but…

If I miss a game, I like going through the thread to see what happened and peoples’ thoughts about it. That’s what I was expecting to do today, but I don’t blame people for just letting this steaming pile sit there.

by AJF67 on Sep 18, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent.

I don’t care how many we lose by, I just want that higher draft pick.

Should the Pirates keep Neal Huntington?

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2011/5/16/2174135/poll-should-huntington-be-retained

by Kosstic518 on Sep 18, 2011 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

enjoy my friend

"It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win"

by Elektrostal_Kid on Sep 18, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you.

Should the Pirates keep Neal Huntington?

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2011/5/16/2174135/poll-should-huntington-be-retained

by Kosstic518 on Sep 18, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

There’s no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you’ll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?

by chodan11 on Sep 18, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

THEY'RE COMING RIGHT AT US!

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 18, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like

Resop did a helluva job…

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 18, 2011 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

At least Velez didn’t get a hit. He’s now 0-33 this year.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

wow..

just gotta shake your head. This makes me sad

by JSteelers86 on Sep 18, 2011 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Good game for XP. Hitting about .280 against right-handed pitching.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Geez.

I was done watching football and thought I’d check in on the Bucs. Man. What is there to even say?

by AJF67 on Sep 18, 2011 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Wait til next year?

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

We're down 2 TDs?

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 18, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

To think

that two months ago we were in first place watching the scoreboard. Could not imagine watching meaningful baseball in September. Makes me wonder if its ever going to happen…

by JSteelers86 on Sep 18, 2011 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

Loney flies out. Rennie Stennett is safe.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

I wish Brad Lincoln was a better pitcher...

but from what I have seen he looks like a marginal 5th starter, reminds me of Daniel McCutcheon. If we are counting on Lincoln to hold down a spot in the pen or in the bullpen we are losing 90 again next year.

by dack2001 on Sep 18, 2011 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

XP

has 40% of the Pirates’ hits today.

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 18, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

That’s the way Ronny. Way to get it started.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

And now Ciriaco. This is getting exciting. Might cover the 13-run spread.

by bolton on Sep 18, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

yep...

hate to say it… but the pitching looks bad next year… but…. I’ll still be up to watch baseball in April…. I just hope Pedro starts hitting the damn baseball…. that is a must next year to make the 2010 campaign remotely tolerable.

by JSteelers86 on Sep 18, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions