Final: Pirates 7, Yankees 4 WP: Chris Resop (1-0, 4.50 ERA) LP: Phil Hughes (0-1, 6.75 ERA) This game wasn’t on tv and I wasn’t able to listen to it, but here are some highlights. Kevin Correia started and didn’t give up a hit over 2 scoreless frames. He did walk 2 batters. Ryota Igarashi, Juan
Pirates crush O’s
Final: Pirates 10, Orioles 3 WP: Jo-Jo Reyes (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Brian Matusz (0-1, 13.50 ERA) A lot of good things happening in this one. Matt Hague, who Clint Hurdle has aptly named “The Hit Collector,” went 3 for 4 with a 2-run homer [video] off Kevin Gregg in the 3rd inning. Alex Presley
Defensive woes lead to 8-5 loss
Final: Blue Jays 8, Pirates 5 WP: Darren Oliver (1-0, 18.00 ERA) LP: Shairon Martis (0-1, 0.00 ERA) SV: Jesse Chavez (1, 0.00 ERA) The Pirates made 3 errors (Chase d’Arnaud, Shairon Martis, and Starling Marte), which led to 3 unearned runs. There was also some poor base running as Rod Barajas was thrown out
Pirates fall to Blue Jays in spring opener
Final: Blue Jays 7, Pirates 1 WP: Kyle Drabek (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: James McDonald (0-1, 9.00 ERA) It’s spring training, and this is the first game of that, so look at the results as you will. But there are a few notes that I took out of this game that are worth mentioning. Gorkys
Pirates win in 11th on Jones’ walk off.
Final: Pirates 5, Cardinals 4 WP: Chris Resop (4-4) LP: Arthur Rhodes (0-1) It’s good to finally have my computer back so I can get back to writing these things. And it’s good, too, that the Pirates won this won to clinch a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates scored all 5
Morton spins gem, but Bucs fall below .500
Final: Cubs 1, Pirates 0 WP: Matt Garza (5-8) LP: Chris Resop (3-3) SV: Carlos Marmol (22) Charlie Morton did what the Pirates needed him to do. Be a stopper. However, the Pirates’ bats were unable to muster up any type of support. And last time I checked, it is literally impossible to win if