It sure isn't 1979

It sure isn't 1979 anymore as both the Pirates and the San Diego Padres wore seventies uniforms for yesterday's game,but these Pirates aren't your dad's or even yours and the Padres took a 3-0 win to complete a sweep not only of this series,but the season series.
Zach Duke was the loser in falling to 5-11.
The Pirates are in Houston tonight with Ross Ohlendorf (1-9) against the Astros Brett Myers (8-7).
No coverage with the late start,likely Indians coverage tonight against Seattle.

Pirate Hooks

1) I thought Zach Duke pitched pretty well considering one of his three runs allowed was an unearned one.
Other than the homer allowed to Ryan Ludwick,I had no complaints with Duke.

2) Of course,any offensive help would have been nice too.
Top five batters in the order yesterday- 1 for 17.

3) The Pirates wore about the worst combination of their 70's togs that they could with the pinstriped tops and black pants-ugh.
They made the McDonald's Padre uniforms look passable...

4) The series in Houston looks to be a battle of bad baseball.
Neither team is exactly all time greats,but this could be really ugly hardball..

5) Andrew McCutchen continues a slump that has sent his average below .280.
I wouldn't say this is a long term concern,just that teams are getting a book on him and he needs to adjust to their adjustments.

Photo Credit-Gregory Bull-AP Photo