The Pirates made a brief stop for a doubleheader in Cincinnati yesterday before moving on to Milwaukee to start a weekend series there. Joe Block reca.
Down in the minor leagues, four pitchers for the Altoona Curve combined for a two-hit shutout of the Harrisburg Senators 6-0 on Friday night at PNG fi.
Altoona lost to New Hampshire, 4-1. Matthew Fraizer hit a leadoff homer for the Curve's only run. Andres Alvarez was 1-for-1 with three walks. Carmen .
With a lineup loaded with five rookies, the Pirates endured a rain delay and then took a loss to the Detroit Tigers last night. Joe Block has the stor.