Pirates Game 6 Thoughts: 2-1 Loss to the Reds

[Crimson's Ghost]

The Pirates got 6 innings of 1 run ball from fifth starter, Jeff Locke today, but could not capitalize on his effort for a win. They stranded 14 guys on base, which is pretty much the story here. Freese with 6 guys left on base, Harrison with 7. Just not a good day for those guys. The Pirates get on base a good deal, but have failed to come up with a big hit the past two days to bring home some runs. Oh well, 4 game set with Detroit starting tomorrow at 1:00.

[PortagePride]

30+ Runners Left on Base in the last two games versus the Reds. You mentioned Freese(6), Harrison(7) today combined with Mercers 7 yesterday and this is just totally a joke for a major leaguer as a hitter that's not a pitcher. We need a "Searage" type of coach for hitting in the worst way.

[Crimson's Ghost]

The Pirates are third in the NL in Batting Average and 1st in On Base Percentage. I'm expecting this team will score their fair share of runs this season.

[PortagePride]

I guess I should have said "clutch or situational" hitting coach. You still get where I was going with it.

[Crimson's Ghost]

Oh I know, just pointing out they are hitting, just not coming down with timely hitting.

[Crimson's Ghost]

Tyler Glasnow made his 2016 debut today.

5 Innings Pitched. 6 K's-3 BB's. 5 hits. 1 ER in a 1-0 loss to Columbus.

[konjo78]

I mean they had a clutch game one this series. Losing 2 of 3 this early on in a season against a solid team is not a big deal.


Pirates have had a solid bullpen the last few years. If the bats even stay 90% of where they are now, come J months the team will take off

[223113]

Missed opportunities.
Fortunately, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
Presently, the NL Central is the only Division in which everyone is at .500, or better. Gonna be a battle of attrition. With what the Bucs have as backups/reinforcements, they'll be in the thick of the race the entire season.

[dougkeklak]

Plate discipline was horrible this game. That kid pitching for the Reds could not find the plate in the first 2-3 innings. Heck, in the first, he should have walked two guys in! They deserved to lose with all those LOB. This is definitely a loss to bookmark if things shake out close in the race to win the division.