Capps earned the W despite the poor performance and improved to 3-7.The series continues tonight.
Pirate Hooks
1)The win snapped a five game losing streak to the hated Phils.
2)Could the Pirates be in the early stages of generating some power?
McCutchen's bomb was just one of three hit in the game as Ryan Doumit (8) and Steve Pearce (3) each hit homers.
3) Ryan Doumit has definitely been struggling with the bat since his return from the DL,but his homer raises hopes of a return to the power hitting catcher that earned his contract in the off season.
At least we can hope,looking at Doumits line shows a lot of ofers.
I will give Doumit the benefit of the doubt as wrist injuries can take a long time to heal properly and Doumit's injury was thought to perhaps end his season...
4)Another nice outing for Ross Ohlendorf,who would have been almost flawless except for his first two pitches to Jimmy Rollins going over the wall.
Ohlendorf allowed just the two runs off the solo homers and only three other hits...
5)Matt Capps is really starting to give me concerns.
Capps looked like he was improving with three scoreless games after his awful appearances earlier this month.
Capps lives and dies with his fastball and being able to harness the fastball is the key to success.
Lately,it seems like it has less movement and as a result becomes a fat pitch that hitters are taking advantage of.
Bullpen Notes
The rosters for the Arizona Fall League were announced yesterday.
The Pirates are sending outfielder Jose Tabata,shortstops Chase D'Arnaud and Brian Friday along with pitchers Daniel Moskos,Donald Veal and Tony Watson to play for the
Scottsdale Scorpions.
The Scorpions have five shortstops on their roster and no second basemen,so look for D'Arnaud to perhaps get a shot at second base ....
Some of our other favorites will be in the AZL as well.
The Peoria Javelinas will have pitcher Eric Krebs from the Dodgers and David "Superfan" Sloan's favorite outfielder Jordan Danks.
The Peoria Saguaros will be the Indians affiliate as the Tribe sent pitchers Connor Graham,Josh Judy and Zach Putnam along with infielders Josh Rodriguez,Matt McBride and Carlos Rivero to join outfielder Nick Weglarz.
The Saguaros also have super prospect Jason Heyward of the Braves.
The Pirate invitees in Scottsdale will have their roster bolstered by Phillies outfielder Dominic Brown and Giants catcher Buster Posey,both among the games top prospects,while the Phoenix Devil Dogs feature current Hagerstown Sun Derek Norris,along with two past Suns in Chris Marrero and Drew Storen.
The Seattle Seahawks added a star from the past to their present with the signing of Edgerrin James.
To make room for James,T.J.Duckett was released by the team.
James should at least take some pressure off Julius Jones,who seems to run better with limited carries.
Back later with more including the death of Ted Kennedy and a take that hopefully will make you think..
Photo Credits
Mob:Keith Srakocic-AP Photo
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