Burnett, McGehee Lead Bucs Over Phillies, 5-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A.J. Burnett threw 6 2-3 sharp innings to win his eighth straight start, Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Thursday.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A.J. Burnett threw 6 2-3 sharp innings to win his eighth straight start, Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Thursday.
Current MLB Network analyst and former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams told the Fan Morning Show he thinks the Pirates can stay in this race.
Pirates catcher Michael McKenry went 2 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the Buccos to the win.
The Pirates were in this same position one year ago. In fact, they took the Central Division lead late into July. Then, a complete collapse. They went 19-43 the rest of the way to ensure their 19th straight losing season, a North American record.
Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show for his weekly spot "Walk on Wednesday" which airs every Wednesday during the season at 8:20 a.m.
The Pirates blew chances in both the seventh and eighth innings with runners in scoring position and eventually lost, 5-4, in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates' broadcaster Greg Brown joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about some of the team's recent roster moves and their opening game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Root Sports Pirates analyst Kent Tekulve joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage--a Fan Morning Show Favorite--joined the guys on Tuesday to talk about his staff.
Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens made his first start since mid-April Monday night and struggled, allowing seven runs in an 8-3 loss at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play announcer for Comcast Sports Network, Tom McCarthy, joined the The Fan Morning Show on Monday to preview the upcoming four-game set with the Pirates.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens will return to the starting rotation Monday at Philadelphia, manager Clint Hurdle said after Sunday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves Sunday, claiming Drew Sutton off waivers and recalling pitcher Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, but Detroit regained the lead in the eighth and held on for a 3-2 win Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Brad Lincoln allowed two hits and a run in six innings, Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the sixth time in seven games with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
