Snyder progressing well from injury
Catcher Chris Snyder is progressing back to full health from a sore back that landed him on the 15-day disabled list. According to the Pirates, Snyder caught five innings and had three at bats in an intrasquad game on Tuesday afternoon without issue.
McDonald has a “No hitter” through 3 innings
The Pirates are getting a great start from James McDonald who has a “No Hitter” through three innings of play. McDonald has 3 strikeouts and has walked 3 batters.9:16 p.m .
Overbay’s 2-run shot, his 1st home run as a Pirate
Lyle Overbay hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the first, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead. It was Overbays first home run as a Pirate
McCutchen hits 2nd home run of the season
Andrew McCutchen capped off a 4-run 6th inning for the Pirates with a 2 run homer off Kyle Lohse. It was McCutchen’s 2nd home run in three games.
Walker’s 2 run double gives him 7 RBI’s on the season
Neil Walker continues his excellent start to the season, breaking open the game with a 2 run double in the 6th inning to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead. Walker has 7 RBI’s on the season
McCutchen back in the lineup for Pirates vs Cards
Andrew McCutchen will return to the lineup tonight vs the St. Louis Cardinals, after sitting out yesterday’s game due to a sore neck. McCutchen’s batting .345 in his last 16 games vs Cards and is 4-for-9 against starter Kyle Lohse
Alvarez drives in 3 runs for Pirates in 5-4 win
Pedro Alvarez went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI’s and 1 run scored in Pittsburgh’s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon. With 1 out in the top of the 9th and the Cubs leading 4-3, Alvarez drove in Garret Jones and Neil Walker for the game winning runs on an infield single. Alvarez has 4 RBI’s in his last 2 games.- 5:20 p.m
McCutchen to start despite sore neck
Andrew McCutchen will be in the starting lineup today, despite a sore neck, according to Colin Dunlap of the Post-Gazette. The Pirates released their lineup much later than usual due to McCutchen’s situation. McCutchen is batting .286 with 1 home run and 2 RBI’s. Link to Pirates Lineup today– 12:13 p.m
Meek allows 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th
Evan Meek (10.80 ERA). allowed 3 hits and 5 runs in 0.2 innings pitched, blowing a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 8th inningĀ — 3:57 p.m.
Doumit to bat 6th
Ryan Doumit will move into the No. 6 spot in the lineup today vs the Chicago Cubs. Doumit went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday’s 6-3 win. He also played well behind the plate.10:36 a.m .