• Wandy Rodriguez (0-2, 5.73 ERA) was roughed up in a 7-5 Pirates loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Rodriguez allowed 9 hits and 4 earned runs in 5 IP. Things went south for Rodriguez in the 5th inning where he gave up 3 runs and two home runs. The positive for Rodriguez; He threw 99 pitches. The key for him early in the season is his health. 
4/9/14 vs Cubs 5 IP – 9 H – 4 ER – 6 SO – 3 BB – 99 PC-ST 60

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