Burnett allowed a second inning homer to Erik Kratz (yes, that Erik Kratz) before throwing one hit ball from then into the sixth. After getting the first out, A.J. allowed two singles then a slow roller to Pedro that was almost turned for two but instead turned into the third run. He would get the first two outs in the seventh before allowing a walk to end his day. Juan Cruz would come in and allow a walk before getting the final out. Jason Grilli came in for the eighth and ended any chance at the all-star game by giving a lead off homer to Hunter Pence. He would allow two more to reach base before getting out of the inning with the Bucs clinging to a one run game. The Hammer would also make things interesting in the ninth when Jimmy Rollins singled then moved to second by way of sac bunt. He would steal third but that would be the farthest he would reach as the Hammer would get the last two to end it.
The offense did their work early by scoring all five runs in the first. Drew Sutton led off the game with a single. Neil Walker would walk and Cutch would move Sutton by way of a fly out. Garret Jones would then get an RBI single to make it 1-0 and Casey McGehee would follow by knocking the ball into the left center field seats to make it 4-0. Pedro would come up next and continue the hit parade by sending a lazer to right making it 5-0. All the support the Pirates needed to get them back in the win column.
Starters Lines
Burnett: (W, 9-2) 6 2/3 IN, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K's (1 to Kendrick)
Kendrick: (L, 2-8) 7 IN, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 6 K's (1 to Burnett)
Turning Point
Jason Grilli striking out Jim Thome in the eighth. For the second day in a row, Jim Thome came up with a chance to give Philly the lead and left with a strikeout. He did crush a ball that curved foul earlier in the at bat that made a lot of us lose a few years in our life expectancy.
Stud/Dud of the Game
Stud: Casey McGehee - 1-3 with a walk, homer, run, and 3 RBI's
Dud: Clint Barmes - 0-4 with 3 strikeouts and 3 LOB
Final Thoughts
-- A.J. Burnett has won his last 8 starts and has a great chance of getting win number ten before the all-star break. Doc Ellis was the last Pirate to win this many decisions in a row.
-- Times might be getting short for Jose Tabata as he didn't start today. Clint Hurdle mentioned Jose taking the "Alex Presley route" by going down to AAA to regain his stuff.
-- The Reds lost to the Giants pulling the Buccos to within a game of first place. The Pirates are also tied for the second wild card spot.
We're going to turn the clock back to 1990 for this, the original "You Gotta Believe" video.
The story behind the video is first, the music video starts at 4:49.
#YouGottaBelieve
"You Gotta Believe" written by Frank and Ray Falotico, sung by Ernie Pontieri.
This Day in '92
L @ MON 9-0
Randy Tomlin allowed five runs on eight hits in the loss. Denny Neagle allowed four runs in two innings of work.
Lloyd McClendon was 2-4 with a single and a double.
Andy Van Slyke had the day off.
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