Game 27 Recap-
Pittsburgh Pirates 13- NY Mets 1
The Pirates won big today at Shea Stadium in NY vs the Mets, 13-1, making the New Yorkers pay for 3 errors and scoring 9 unearned runs. LH SP Tom Gorzelanny got the win but tweaked his back in the 5th. He finished the inning for the innings minimum of 5 to pick up the victory, allowing 1 hit, walking 5 and striking out 4. The young veteran does not think the back was serious enough to make him miss a start.
Pittsburgh scored 7 runs off of former Pirate LH Oliver Perez in the 2nd. A fielders choice/error combo and bases loaded walk made it 2-0. 2b Freddy Sanchez singled for a 3-0 margin. After a sac fly, C Ryan Doumit single and another big hit by RF Xavier Nady, it was 7-0 Pittsburgh.
Another big Pirates eruption in the 6th as rbi doubles by CF Nate McLouth and Nady hi-lighted a 5 run 6th inning. The Mets did not mount much today and scored their only run in the same inning after a double by RF Ryan Church.
Lots of offense today by the Pirates, CF Nate McLouth continues to lead the way, he had 3 hits, rbi and runs. Sanchez had 2 hits and rbi as well, Doumit 2 hits and 1 rbi. Nady again was huge with 3 hits, 3 rbi, 2 runs and 2 walks.
Star of the Game-On a day where the Pirates scored 13 runs, the leadoff man McLouth is a good choice. Having a tremendous season, should garner serious all star consideration with Nady.
Pirates Notes-
Game was delayed 40 minutes with an in stadium water pipe issue…..Perez and Nady were traded for each other in 2006… Super Sub Chris Gomez got the start at SS and scored 2 runs
Next Game-
Opener of a 4 game series at Washington– Pirates first visit to Nationals Park in team history
7:10
Pirates LH Zach Duke(0-2) vs Nationals LH Odalis Perez(0-3)
