This one looked good from the very start whenever the Pirates jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning whenever Garret Jones hit an RBI double to bring in the games first run. The Bucs furthered their lead in the second inning with singles by Neil Walker and Clint Barmes. On the Barmes base-hit it was just stupid base-running on behalf of the Pirates when they sent the slowest guy on the team Barajas home with none out.
After looking real strong early Erik Bedard got slightly rattled in the fourth inning allowing the Royals to get all the way back to within one run. Bedard finished strong after this though going 7 inning's on just two runs. Bedard also stuck out five and only allowed five hits as well, a very good start from the left-handed pitcher.
The Pirates tacked on one more in the third with some very bad and good base-runing in the same play. Jose Tabata got picked off of first base with just one out with Pedro Alvarez on third, Alvarez kept a heads up eye on the rundown waiting for the right moment to head home. He made it there without a throw while the Royals tagged out Tabata
I was slightly disappointed with the energy in the stadium tonight. The energy was better then most nights don't get me wrong but I do not think that it was to the level that everyone said it was.
Tomorrow night at 7:15 the Pirates will look to take an early series victory when James McDonald (5-2, 2.14) will go against Vin Mazzaro (2-0, 2.25). Should be another good game one that I am looking forward to.
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