Game 82 Recap-
Certified Hall of Famer CF Ken Griffey Jr hit a two run shot off of Pittsburgh closer Matt Capps(1-3,2.97 era, 17 saves) to close out a stunning Reds victory over the Pirates, 4-3 at All American Ballpark in Cincinati. This was a tight game all night as each clubs starter pitched great and deep into the game.
Capps will be happy to see June gone, he was 15 for 15 on save chances , then he blew his 1st save on June 10th. Since then, he has given up 4 of 6.”It’s been a rough month,” Capps said. “I gave up a home run to a Hall of Famer tonight. Tonight’s was probably the easiest one to do. He’s a pretty good hitter. It was down and had some movement on it.”
Pirates LH Paul Maholm(5-5,4.28) pitched great in a hitters park(7 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs with 5 Ks and 2 walks), allowing only a solo homer(Jerry Hairston jr in the 3rd) & a run producing ground out in the 6th. Reds veteran RH Aaron Harang(3-10,4.47) was also impressive, with 7 innings of work with 7 hits and 3 runs allowed plus 8 strikeouts and 1 walk. 1b Adam Laroche was the Pirates offense, with a sacrifice fly in the 2nd and 2 run shot in the 6th to put the club up 3-2.
Star of the Game-
Griffey Jr- #603 wins the game
Pirates Notes-
LF Jason Bay extended his hitting streak to 8….Manager John Russell had the pitcher spot hit 8th and SS Jack Wilson bat 9th… Laroche led the team with 3 of the teams 9 hits
Next Game-
Tuesday, 7:10 pm, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati
LH Zach Duke(4-5,3.99) vs Reds RH Edinson Volquez(10-3,2.08)
