Game Two: Juan Nicasio (1-0, 1.50ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (1-0, 3.60ERA)
Result: Pirates lose 8-2
Winning Pitcher: Anibal Sanchez (2-0, 3.38ERA)
Losing Pitcher: Juan Nicasio (1-1, 5.00ERA)
- What went right:
- Starling Marte had a very good game. He went 2-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored.
- Matt Joyce reached base twice from the lead-off spot by drawing two walks.
- David Freese had a hit and a run scored.
- Francisco Cervelli threw out Anthony Gose trying to steal third base.
- What went wrong:
- Justin Upton had a monster game as he went 4-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored.
- Ian Kinsler was excellent from the lead-off position, going 2-4 with a home run, one RBI, and three runs scored and a walk.
- Andrew McCutchen did not have his best game, going 0-4 with two strikeouts and stranding three men on-base.
- J.D. Martinez also had a four hit game, going 4-5 with two RBI.
The Pirates did not play a very good game to close out the Detroit side of the four game series as the Tigers pretty much dominated from start to finish.
Justin Upton was basically unstoppable during this game, which is why the Tigers gave him that mega contract and so far he’s living up to it. When the top two hitters of a lineup go 6-9 with two home runs, three RBI and six runs scored, the opponent is usually in trouble.
The Pirates looked to bounce back with Ryan Vogelsong making a spot start in place of an injured Francisco Liriano.
Game Three: Ryan Vogelsong vs. Shane Green
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