Pittsburgh Pirates series review vs. Rockies

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Game One: A.J. Burnett (8-5, 3.15ERA) vs. Jon Gray (0-1, 5.00ERA)

Result: Pirates win 9-3

Winning Pitcher: A.J. Burnett (9-5, 3.15ERA)

Losing Pitcher: Jon Gray (0-2, 5.53ERA)

• What went right:
  • Starling Marte was a beast. Going 4-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. Ch
  • Jordy Mercer also had a four hit game. He went 4-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.
  • Aramis Ramirez continued to be productive in the middle of the lineup. Going 2-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored.
  • A.J. Burnett didn’t have his best stuff, but battled and looked fairly solid. He went 5.2 innings, allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and struck out five.
  • What went wrong:
    • Tom Murphy had a big hit for the Rockies, hitting a three-run home run to bring the Rockies within two runs.
    • Justin Morneau went 3-4.
    • Charlie Blackmon stole two bases.
    • Corey Dickerson went 2-3 with a walk and a run scored.

    The Pirates started the series off right with a blowout win. Game two was a battle of lefties as the Bucs looked to guarantee at least a series split.

    Next: Game Two: Happ vs. Rusin