Erstad should get the save , that was an amazing throw in the 9th ! Its too early to get too excited about this team , but its hard not to .
He hasn't been much of a pinch hitter, but as a 4th outfielder it doesn't get much better than Erstad. Part of me would actually be a little excited if one of the top 3 guys got a minor injury for a few weeks so I could watch him get some extended play.
That was better than a walk off HR in my opinion. I kinda yelled and jumped. Awesome! Now it's time for UFC Sopcast.
Pirates up to bat, bottom of the 10th, still 4-4. Adam LaRoche, Jason Michaels, PH (if necessary) due up.
Pirates had no pinch hitters, so with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th, Matt Capps at the plate with no men on and he strikes out. Top of the 11th, 4-4.
I just got home from the game. The 9th inning was a little too close for comfort. Thank god Erstad was in, because I'm not sure Lee makes that catch and throw.
LaRoche strikes out, Michaels due up with 2 outs. Michaels probably represents the Pirates' best chance of stealing this game. You can't go through the Cubs lineup too many times without giving up a run.
well is my face red... I am utterly shocked... what an unexpected outcome... the pirates face the cubs offensive powerhouse of a line-up time and time aagain.. yet manage to pull out a victory....
Next up was a lefty, LaRoche. Wuertz is a right-handed pitcher. Bay had better numbers against Wuertz, so it was a tough call. They decided to go righty on righty.
Hey cardpire... Brian Moehler - 6 IP, 2 er, 4 h, 1 bb, 3 k, dropped era to 4.40 I can expect to win with him on the mound.
