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Reds Shutout Bucs to End 2009 Season

I was on hand to watch the 2009 season come to a close for my hometown club and my favorite club. Jeff Karstens vs. Homer Bailey at Great American on a mostly sunny mid-60s October afternoon. It was a… more →

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Reds Shutout Bucs to End 2009 Season

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: I was on hand to watch the 2009 season come to a close for my hometown club and my favorite club. Je … more →

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, Steve Pearce, Jeff Karstens, Andy LaRoche, Jason Jaramillo, Donald Veal

Votto's Bat, Duke's Arm Push Reds Over Bucs — 1 comment

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Joey Votto stroked a two run double and hit a solo homer late in the game as the Reds took advantage … more →

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Zach Duke, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, away, September, Brandon Moss, Andy LaRoche, Jason Jaramillo

Doumit Powers Pirates to Sweep

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: The Pirates are on a bit of a mini-roll. Three of four from the Dodgers and now two of three from th … more →

Tags: Ryan Doumit, Chicago Cubs, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, away, September, Jeff Karstens, Brandon Moss, Donald Veal

Morton Fires Shutout at Wriglies

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Turn about is fair play. At least that’s what they say. After being held to zero runs by Ryan … more →

Tags: Chicago Cubs, Game Threads, Brian Bixler, away, September, Jason Jaramillo, Lastings Milledge, Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates

Dempster Shuts Down Buccos

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Ryan Dempster tossed a complete game shutout. That’s all you really need to know. Beyond that, … more →

Tags: Chicago Cubs, Game Threads, away, September, Andy LaRoche, Garrett Jones, Delwyn Young, kevin hart, Pittsburgh Pirates

Duke, LaRoche Lead Pirates Over LA

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Gomer Pyle: Surprise, surprise, surprise The Pirates took three of four from the front running Dodge … more →

Tags: Zach Duke, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, September, Andy LaRoche, Garrett Jones, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bucs Stage Improbable Comeback in Victory

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Daniel McCutchen almost got the win. The Pirates were 9 outs away, clinging to a one run lead. Luis … more →

Tags: Matt Capps, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, September, daniel mccutchen, Andy LaRoche, Garrett Jones, Lastings Milledge

Dodgers Walk to Victory

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: It looked okay for a brief period. The Pirates rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the seve … more →

Tags: Paul Maholm, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, September, jimmy anderson, Denny Bautista, Andy LaRoche, Garrett Jones

No Joke: Bucs Beat LA

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: I’ll take a win, no matter how unorthodox. Jeff Karstens, coming off the DL and having not thr … more →

Tags: Matt Capps, Game Threads, Rajai Davis, Home, September, Jeff Karstens, Brandon Moss, Donald Veal, Garrett Jones

Reds Sweep Pirates Behind Arroyo, Votto

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: It was one bad inning that did in Charlie Morton. That inning was the third and the Red scored four … more →

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Game Threads, Home, September, Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Moss, Lastings Milledge, Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates

Reds Pour it on and Clobber Buccos

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Don’t even know how to start with this one. Offense – weak. Starting pitching – no … more →

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, September, Virgil Vasquez, kevin hart, Pittsburgh Pirates, Homer Bailey

Padres Earn Series Win in Extras

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: It was a nice comeback and it was good to see some fight in the fellas. The Pirates scored three in … more →

Tags: Andrew McCutchen, Game Threads, Home, September, Phil Dumatrait, daniel mccutchen, Jeff Karstens, Brandon Moss, Andy LaRoche

Correia's Arm Leads Padres Past Pittsburgh

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: I’m not certain a well coached high school pitcher couldn’t beat the Pirates right now. … more →

Tags: Paul Maholm, Game Threads, Home, September, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kevin Correia

Padres Win Close One in Absence of Pirate Offense

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: The Pirates scraped together a mere five singles and three walks as they once again failed to suppor … more →

Tags: Game Threads, Brian Bixler, Home, Steve Pearce, September, Ross Ohlendorf, Garrett Jones, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates

Morton Pitches Pittsburgh Past Padres

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Charlie Morton allowed a first inning run and then no more over seven strong innings. He gave up six … more →

Tags: Jose Castillo, Game Threads, Home, September, Brandon Moss, San Diego Padres, Charlie Morton, Abraham Nunez, Pittsburgh Pirates

Kemp's Homer Paces Dodgers in Sweep — 1 comment

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Matt Kemp hit a two run dinger in the sixth as Kevin Hart’s solid effort was wasted. Jason Jar … more →

Tags: Game Threads, away, Steve Pearce, Aramis Ramirez, September, Jason Jaramillo, kevin hart, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bucs Blow Late Leads Twice, Lose in 13

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Matt Capps blew a save in the 9th and sent the game into extra innings. Phil Dumatrait did the same … more →

Tags: Matt Capps, Zach Duke, Ryan Doumit, Game Threads, away, Steve Pearce, September, Chris Bootcheck, Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers, Garland Add to Bucs Woes

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Jon Garland wasn’t sharp, but he didn’t allow the Pirates to have a big inning. The Bucs … more →

Tags: Game Threads, away, September, daniel mccutchen, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Jon Garland, Andre Ethier

Maholm Shuts Down Astros

Randy Linville wrote 3 years ago: Paul Maholm went 8 shutout innings and the Pirates offense got just enough to give him the win. Maho … more →

Tags: Houston Astros, Matt Capps, Paul Maholm, Ryan Doumit, Game Threads, away, September, Garrett Jones, Pittsburgh Pirates


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