Game 49 Recap-
Pirates LF Jason Bay capped off an amazing night for himself, driving in a the winning run in the 14th inning, helping the Pirates beat the Cubs, 5-4. After utility man Luis Rivas tied the score with a sacrifice fly in the 9th, the teams pitched great until Pittsburgh won it in the 14.
Lots of stars in this game, 441 pitches total! Both starters pitched well, CubsRH Jason Marquis(5 1/3, 7 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks,2 Ks) and Pirates lefty Phil Dumatrait(5 2/3, 5 hits, 1 runs, 3 walks and 2 strikeouts), competed and turned the game over to their teams pens.
Pittsburgh top relievers, LH John Grabow(winning pitcher,4-1, 1.48 era) and closer RH Matt Capps both pitched 3 innings!!!!!!! Bay was 4 for 6 with a walk, 2 runs and 3 rbi. 1b Adam Laroche had 2 hits while back up OF Jason Michaels had 2 hits, 1 rbi and a walk. Ex Pirate 3b Aramis Ramirez had 2 rbi and 1b Derek Lee 2 hits with 2 scores.
Star of the Game….
Bay!!!!!
