J-Mac took the hill for the first time since being snubbed from the NL All-Star team and started shaky. He walked three and allowed a hit but got out of the inning only allowing a run. From there he would go six more allowing only another run by way of solo shot. It wasn't the typical J-Mac dominance, but he was able to escape jams and limit any damage. Jared Hughes would finish the game off by only allowing a hit.
The offense continues to dominate as they put up eleven more runs and eighteen (yes, eighteen) more hits. they pounded out two homers, two triples, five doubles, and nine singles in the win. GFJ and Neil Walker started the scoring in the fourth by going back-to-back, both off of the right foul pole. The Lumber Company 2.0 would end up scoring four in the fourth and fifth, one in the sixth and two in the eighth to end the scoring. GFJ would lead the way with 4 RBI's, Walker would have 3, McGehee with 2, and Barmes and Cutch (MVP) would have 1.
Starters Lines
McDonald: (W, 8-3) 7 IN, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 4 K's (1 to Lyles)
Lyles: (L, 2-5) 4 IN, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 6 K's (1 to McDonald)
Turning Point
GFJ/Walker back-to-back homers in the fourth - The ringing of the right field foul pole began a barrage of runs that gave the Buccos another "breathe easy" win.
Stud/Dud of the Game
Stud: Garrett Freakin Jones - 4-5, 2 singles, a double, a homer, 4 RBI's, and 3 runs scored.
Dud: The Fort - 0-3 with 3 strikeouts and 1 LOB
Final Thoughts
-- The Pirates are averaging 8 runs per game over their last 7 games (5-2)
-- Cutch and GFJ are the first 3-4 hitters to both go 4-5 in a game since 1975.
-- Chants of MVP MVP MVP broke out as Cutch went to the plate tonight. He is now batting .354 after tonight's 4-5 performance with an OPS just over 1.000.
This Day in '92
L vs. CIN 2-1
Jeff Robinson allowed five hits and two runs in 4 2/3 of an inning for the loss. (7-5)
Dave Clark had the only RBI of the game with a solo homer. (1-3)
Andy Van Slyke went 1-3 with a walk, double and a strikeout.
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