Pittsburgh Pirates Series Recap: A calm victory before the Storm

Game Three: Jeff Locke (1-2, 5.03ERA) vs. Tim Adleman (0-0, 0.00ERA)

Result: Pirates lose 6-5 (11 innings)

Winning Pitcher: Blake Wood (3-0, 3.75ERA)

Losing Pitcher: Ryan Vogelsong (1-1, 3.46EA)

• What went right:
  • Jeff Locke had himself a pretty good outing by all accounts. He went seven innings, allowed three runs on four hits and struck out six.
  • Gregory Polanco reached base four times as he went 2-3 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored.
  • John Jaso hit his second home run in as many days. This tie a game-tying shot in the ninth inning.
  • Gregory Polanco gunned out two runners at home plate.

• What went wrong:
  • The defense was absolutely terrible as they committed four errors and just kept giving the Reds opportunites.
  • Gregory Polanco misplayed two fairly catchable balls in the outfield that allowed the Reds to score runs.
  • Tim Adleman was very good in his MLB debut. He went six innings, allowed two runs on three hits and struck out six.
  • Arquimedes Caminero was bad again. He went one inning, and allowed one run on two hits.

Final Thoughts