James McDonald (2.78 ERA) threw a no hitter into the 7th inning until Troy Tulowitzki broke up McDonald’s no-hit bid in the 7th with an infield single. McDonald in 7 innings pitched during Game 1 on today’s double header, allowed 1 hit, 1 run and struck out 8 and walked 3. McDonald had a pitch count of 101, throwing 53 strikes. The Pirates are tied 1-1 after seven innings.