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Astros hope to keep up strong pitching vs. Bucs Tue Jul  7 10:55:39 2009 EST
(Sports Network) - Houston Astros starter Brian Moehler hopes to have the same success staff mate Mike Hampton did last night when he takes the hill in Tuesday's second installment of a three-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park. Hampton won his 10th straight start against the Pirates -- and fourth this season -- in last night's 4-1 victory in the series opener. The left-hander pitched seven solid innings of one-run ball, allowed three hits, struck out three and walked
Astros welcome Pirates to Minute Maid Park Mon Jul  6 10:51:59 2009 EST
(Sports Network) - The Houston Astros hope to stay on the winning path when they take on the National League Central-rival Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in the first of three straight games from Minute Maid Park. Houston has won seven of its last 11 games and salvaged the finale of a three- game series at San Francisco with Sunday's 7-1 victory behind eight strong innings of one-run ball from starter Roy Oswalt. Oswalt allowed three hits, struck out six and walked just one batter. "Another strong
Phils try to keep perfect homestand intact against Reds Mon Jul  6 10:51:58 2009 EST
u never know when it might be the last run against a great pitcher like that," Blanton said on the team's Web site. The Phillies remained one game ahead of the Florida Marlins for the top spot in the NL East division, and will also host the Pittsburgh Pirates for three games on the homestand. Meanwhile, Utley and injured left fielder Raul Ibanez were selected as starters for the All-Star Game to be played July 14 in St. Louis, while first baseman Ryan Howard was named as a reserve. Ibanez is hit
Nolasco lifts Marlins to series win over Pirates Sun Jul  5 16:04:50 2009 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Ricky Nolasco was spectacular on the mound, tossing eight innings of three-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins in a 5-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rubber match of a three-game series at Land Shark Stadium. Nolasco (6-6) fanned a season-high 12 batters and walked two to win his fourth consecutive start for the Marlins, who finished a six-game homestand with a 5-1 mark. In his six starts since a stint in Triple-A, the righty has allowed just seven runs
Marlins' Ramirez scratched from lineup with tight hip flexor Sun Jul  5 13:39:09 2009 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a tight right hip flexor. Ramirez tweaked the injury rounding first base on a single in the third inning of Florida's 5-3 win over the Pirates on Saturday night. Ramirez leads the National League with a .346 average, has 60 runs batted in, 51 runs scored, 14 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 78 games this season. Emilio Bonifacio replaced Ramirez at short
Nolasco tries to win fourth straight decision in finale with Bucs Sun Jul  5 10:57:27 2009 EST
(Sports Network) - Ricky Nolasco tries to win his fourth consecutive start this afternoon when the Florida Marlins play the rubber match of their three- game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Land Shark Stadium. Nolasco stretched his unbeaten streak to four starts and won for the third time in a row on Monday against Washington, as he held the Nationals to a pair of runs and four hits in eight innings to improve to 5-6, while lowering his earned run average to 5.99. In his five starts since a
Marlins get by Pirates Sat Jul  4 21:12:59 2009 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Emilio Bonifacio went 3-for-4 with two runs scored to help the Florida Marlins take a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game set. Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run for the Marlins, who have won four of their last five games. Andrew Miller (3-4) got the win as he gave up three runs on seven hits with a walk and four strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings of work. Garrett Jones and Andy LaRoche each hit a solo home run for the Pi
Duke goes for win No. 9 against Fish Sat Jul  4 10:49:24 2009 EST
(Sports Network) - Zach Duke goes after his ninth win of the season this evening when the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their three-game series with the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium. Duke has been one of the best left-handers in the league this season, but has lost two of his last three starts. Duke absorbed the loss on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, despite a decent effort, as he allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings to drop him to 8-6 on the season to go along with a 3.1
Moss and Vazquez lead Pirates over Marlins Fri Jul  3 23:00:51 2009 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit early home runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut down Hanley Ramirez, on the way to a 7-4 win over the Florida Marlins in the opener of a three-game series. Charlie Morton (1-1) pitched six shutout innings to get the victory, as the Pirates snapped a two-game skid but moved to 4-0 against the Marlins this season. Moss, Vazquez and Jack Wilson each had two RBI in the win. Chris Volstad (5-8) was saddled with the loss after surrender
NL Central: Astros creating a buzz Fri Jul  3 16:07:37 2009 EST
amed for DeRosa, who hit .270 with 13 homers and 50 RBI in 71 games with the Indians. The former University of Pennsylvania quarterback set career bests of 21 homers and 87 RBI with the Cubs last year. PIRATES CONTINUE TO WHEEL AND DEAL The Pittsburgh Pirates made another significant trade during the month of June with Tuesday's swap of regular left fielder Nyjer Morgan and relief pitcher Sean Burnett to Washington in exchange for outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan. The deal
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