The Marte homer was one of three that left the park as he, Jones, and Barmes all left the park. Cutch, Barajas, Walker, Pedro, and Burnett each added singles as well.
A.J. Burnett was lights-out until the eighth as he threw 2-hit ball until getting light up for two solo homers in the eighth. Brad Lincoln came in and got the final two outs while allowing a walk and The Hammer would come in and allow a run but get the save.
The Buccos did what they needed to do and what was expected of them to do. Take care of business against the Astros.
Starters Lines
Burnett: (W,12-3) 7 1/3 IN, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's
Keuchel: (L, 1-3) 6 IN, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (1 to Burnett)
Stud/Dud of the Game
Stud: Starling Marte - 2-4 with a single, homer, RBI, and a run.
Dud: McGehee - 0-4 with a strikeout and 1 LOB
Turning Point
Marte's homer in the first - It took the Bucs one pitch to take control of the game.
Final Thoughts
-- Starling Marte is only the 28th player in MLB history to hit a homer on the first pitch of their ML career. He ended up going 2-4.
-- The Pirates have yet to give up a lead after the seventh inning.
-- Newly acquired LHP Wandy Rodriguez will make his Pirates debut on Saturday against his former team, the Astros.
This Day in '92
W @ ATL 5-4
Stan Belinda would blow a save in the eighth but get the win by way of an Orlando Merced ninth inning RBI single.
Jay Bell would homer in the game while Merced (2), King, and Slaught would record RBI's.
Andy Van Slyke would pinch-hit and get intentionally walked.
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