The Pirates could not have played worse if they had not shown up,but they did and were routed for their efforts in a 13-1 ripping at the hands of the Chicago Cubs.
Tom Gorzelanny was crushed at the tune of 7 runs in less than 3 innings of work and walked 4 in continuing to struggle with his command.
Not surprisingly Gorzelanny was the losing pitcher in dropping to 1-2 on the season.
Tyler Yates was maybe even worse as he gave up 4 runs in two thirds of an inning and it would not be an Evan Meek appearance without him giving up any runs,so the Pittsburgh staff other than Phil Dumatrait (?!) did not cover themselves in glory yesterday.
Nate McLouth doubled to keep his hitting streak alive and Freddy Sanchez doubled him home for the only Pirate run in the fifth inning.
The series finishes today at 2:20
Pitching Matchup
Pittsburgh:Zach Duke (0-0) at Chicago:Ryan Dempster (2-0) 2:20
Joe Calzaghe won a split decision in Las Vegas over Bernard Hopkins
in last nights Light Heavyweight fight.
Hopkins scored the bouts only knockdown in the first hand with a straight right to score a flash knockdown.
Calzaghe earned scores 0f 116-111 and 115-112 while Hopkins got the nod of one judge 114-113 in a total shock.
We scored it 115-112 for Calzaghe.
Bullpen Notes
Kudos to ESPN Classic for showing the cruiserweight title eliminator between Tomaz Adamek and O'Neil Bell live from Poland.
Adamek earned a TKO when Bell did not answer the bell for Round 8.
There are many great fighters and bouts that go unseen by American audiences from Australia and Europe due to television decisions.
Keep up the good work ESPN!
The Giants designated Rajai Davis for assignment.
Davis was the light hitting speedy outfielder the Pirates sent west for Matt Morris.
Maybe a Nyjer Morgan for Barry Zito is trade is coming soon?????
The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 1 of their series with the Washington Wizards 93-86.
We will be covering the Cavalier playoff run more as their Eastern Conference title defense progresses.
Photo Credits
Gorzelanny:Jerry Lai-AP Photo
Boxing:John Gichigi-Getty Images
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