Game 105 Recap-
San Diego Padres RH starter and reigning Cy Young winner Jake Peavy(8-6,2.67) was dominant and the Pittsburgh Pirates could do little about it, losing 3-1 Sunday at PNC Park in Pennsylvania. Peavy was outstanding over 7 innings, he allowed 4 hits and 1 run with 10 Ks and a walk.CF Scott Hairston homered in the 8th to supply the decisive run.
Pirates LH Paul Maholm(7-6,3.79) continued his strong run of late, and deserved better. Over 7 innings, he also gave up 4 hits and a run with 9 Ks and 3 walks. LH RP John Grabow(5-3,3.25) gave up Hairston’s homer and another solo shot to C Josh Bard in the 9th.
The Pirates lone run came in the 4th vs Peavy when All Star CF Nate McLouth walked and stole 2nd. 1b Adam Laroche singled him in from 2nd. Padres certain Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman pitched a 1-2-3 9th, striking out PH Ryan Doumit(.327) for his 3rd save of the series and his 21st of the 2008 campaign.
Star of the Game-
Peavy- Let this stud speak for himself, “It was a good day,” he said. “I had good command and was able to get ahead. Those guys over there have been scoring runs. I knew I had to show up today.” His Manager, ex ML pitcher Bud Black added,”Jake had tremendous command of the fastball away to both sides,” Black said. “Jake threw the fastball with conviction. Later in the game, he threw a couple of great sliders to get out of jams. You could see it coming, a low-scoring game where the outcome might be determined by one swing.”
Pirates Notes-
RH John Van Benschoten(1-3,10.48) was sent down to Triple A while RH Jason Davis was recalled(6-9,4.41 in 21 games). RH Jeff Karstens,acquired in the Nady-Marte giveaway, will take Van Benschoten’s spot in the rotation….2b Freddy Sanchez(1st) and Laroche(8th) both left the game with back spasms, Manager John Russell said they are day to day
Next Game-
Start a 3 game series vs the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park
Pirates RH Ian Snell(3-8,6.10) vs Rockies RH Jason Hirsh(5-7,4.81)
