killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 8, 2012 10:47am
Yeah, that was a major buzz kill when you consider that Snider's bat came alive and Marte hit that blast. Looked like the Pirates were headed for another W. Hoping that doesn't become a trend with the bullpen.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 8, 2012 8:52pm
Pirates leading the D-backs 6-4 after 5. Walker has 5 RBI's and Marte chipped in with a solo bomb.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Aug 8, 2012 9:01pm
killer_ewok;1242920 wrote:Pirates leading the D-backs 6-4 after 5. Walker has 5 RBI's and Marte chipped in with a solo bomb.
Don't like the pirates but love how as a team they always immediately respond after giving up runs.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 8, 2012 9:37pm
Midstate01;1242924 wrote:Don't like the pirates but love how as a team they always immediately respond after giving up runs.
Yeah..more often than not they come right back at ya'.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 8, 2012 10:18pm
Pirates win 7-6. 2.5 back now after another Cincy loss.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 9, 2012 11:08am
Last night was a bit scary. After the bullpen blew Tuesday's game, the defense tried to do the same. Three errors in one inning is crazy. Even crazier was how 'Zona only got one run out of it.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 9, 2012 7:00pm
Buccos lose 6-3.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 10, 2012 10:03am
Went 2-2, but blew leads in both losses. Missing out on golden opportunities to get back in first place, as the Reds won't struggle like they currently are for too long, I wouldn't think. Yeah, they've gotten from 5.5 back to 2.5 since Saturday night, but damn...0.5 or 1.5 was doable and would have been nice. Hopefully, they can get some good momentum against the Pads. They aren't good, but do have a 4-game win streak, which makes them worrisome right now, since Pittsburgh's pitching seems to get more suspect on a daily basis.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 11, 2012 9:58pm
I hate to say it but it looks like the end is near for the Buccos. They lost 5-0 the Padres even though Burnett took the mound tonight. J-Mac stunk it up again last night as they blew a huge lead.
Just finish .500 or better.
Just finish .500 or better.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 12, 2012 8:26pm
9 run innings will keep them alivekiller_ewok;1245021 wrote:I hate to say it but it looks like the end is near for the Buccos. They lost 5-0 the Padres even though Burnett took the mound tonight. J-Mac stunk it up again last night as they blew a huge lead.
Just finish .500 or better.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 12, 2012 8:33pm
Lol seriously? They're still 2.5 up in the WC and don't they play the easiest remaining schedule?killer_ewok;1245021 wrote:I hate to say it but it looks like the end is near for the Buccos. They lost 5-0 the Padres even though Burnett took the mound tonight. J-Mac stunk it up again last night as they blew a huge lead.
Just finish .500 or better.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 12, 2012 9:17pm
Rotinaj;1245519 wrote:Lol seriously? They're still 2.5 up in the WC and don't they play the easiest remaining schedule?
Big win today. I'm not typically the doom and gloom fan but everything was pointing to a free fall for the Pirates. They're not done yet IF the pitching gets back on track but let's be honest...the way things were/are looking....it was getting tough to be optimistic.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Aug 13, 2012 9:54am
I'm going Wednesday and Thursday. Huge series vs. the Dodgers. Have to win to stay ahead of them in the wc.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 13, 2012 10:07am
We remember what happened last year. From leading the division on Aug. 1 to finishing 72-90 despite being buyers at the deadline. And then, when you add all the years they were sellers and freefalled over the last couple of months due to that and it's easy to understand why a 3-game swoon in August that included blowing a 7-1 lead and getting 2-hit would have us worried.Rotinaj;1245519 wrote:Lol seriously? They're still 2.5 up in the WC and don't they play the easiest remaining schedule?
The 9-run inning yesterday was great to see, though. Gives hope history won't be repeating itself. Hopefully, they can use that as good momentum heading into the Dodgers series. Big thing they'll need is better starting pitching. Seems they've gotten homer-happy over the past couple weeks.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Aug 13, 2012 12:50pm
It seems 1st innings have been a disaster lately for the pitching staff
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 13, 2012 1:25pm
GoPens;1245872 wrote:It seems 1st innings have been a disaster lately for the pitching staff
Truth.
How about Walker? To say he's been swinging a hot bat lately is almost an understatement.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Aug 13, 2012 3:47pm
I really hope I'm wrong, but the buccs have seemed to have "overperformed" the last 45 days or so. That being said, Burnette has dominated 75% of the time, and cutch and walker have been lights out.
I wouldn't count them out for the playoffs ( at least for a WC ) I just don't see them being able to play 630 ball the rest of the stretch.
I wouldn't count them out for the playoffs ( at least for a WC ) I just don't see them being able to play 630 ball the rest of the stretch.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 15, 2012 7:03pm
Pirates fans have to be happy to see Melky out 50 games. Looks like it will be a 3 team race for the 2 wildcard spots between the pirates cards and braves.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 16, 2012 9:36am
While I'd love to see them make it to the postseason, it's hard to be mad at the season they have had after 20 years of losing if they somehow miss out. If they don't finish .500 or better...I will be disappointed but even with the current slide I think that record falls and that had to be the first goal this season. The postseason would be a bonus at this point but I will be happy as long as they accomplish that first goal.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 16, 2012 10:03am
Depends on how long Walker's out with his dislocated finger. Losing the #2 offensive player (behind McCutchen) in your line-up for any amount of time when you're already slumping can't help.Rotinaj;1247910 wrote:Pirates fans have to be happy to see Melky out 50 games. Looks like it will be a 3 team race for the 2 wildcard spots between the pirates cards and braves.
Team NEEDS Burnett to be on form today. They have the advantage in the pitching matchup with the Dodgers using Blanton, but if they keep giving up 8-10 runs a game, they're screwed no matter who they're going against.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 17, 2012 11:23am
Much needed win last night. Burnett wasn't good, but fortunately Joe Blanton was Joe Blanton, so they won.
Big series starts tonight at St. Louis. Hopefully, McDonald can remember what he was like before the all-star break soon and that the team hits Westbrook like they usually do.
Big series starts tonight at St. Louis. Hopefully, McDonald can remember what he was like before the all-star break soon and that the team hits Westbrook like they usually do.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 17, 2012 12:04pm
After doing a quick glance at the pirates remaining schedule it looks like they don't play a single winning team aside from 6 each vs the reds and cards until the last 3 games of the season against the braves. Looks like that last series could very well be a "playoff" series. Best of luck to the Pirates!! Unless it means them winning the division of course.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 17, 2012 12:30pm
Winning the division? The ways things have gone so far this month, let's just say I'm ecstatic Melky got nabbed for 50 games to hurt one of the teams fighting with them for the second wild card.Rotinaj;1249293 wrote:After doing a quick glance at the pirates remaining schedule it looks like they don't play a single winning team aside from 6 each vs the reds and cards until the last 3 games of the season against the braves. Looks like that last series could very well be a "playoff" series. Best of luck to the Pirates!! Unless it means them winning the division of course.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Aug 17, 2012 12:34pm
Loved seeing Burnett tell Ramirez to "Sit the fuck down".
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 17, 2012 2:25pm
The_Crosby_Show;1249320 wrote:Loved seeing Burnett tell Ramirez to "Sit the fuck down".
Me too.