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Operation Shutdown · 10-29-2003, 10:57 AM

Week 25
Just two weeks to go and the Pirates still find themselves in second place, 5.5 games back of the Cubs, but also leading the wildcard by 1 game over the Phillies. They start the week at home with a three game series against the Marlins who are 73-76 and whom the Pirates are 1-2 against this season. The Marlins have a real good starting rotation with Josh Beckett (107-7 2.68), Nate Bump (8-10 3.33), John Rheinecker (7-3 2.80), and Jimmy Haynes (9-5 3.55). Their lineup definitely leaves something to be desired, as only 1B Brad Fullmer is hitting the ball well with an average of 0.333 with 23 HRs and 94 RBIs.

Game 151: Pirates 1 Marlins 11
Ponson did not have a good start, giving up five runs in five innings for the loss. Jimmy Haynes pitched beautifully going the distance and giving up just one run. Nunez and Johnson each had one homerun, while Fullmer had two homeruns in the game for the Marlins.

Game 152: Pirates 3 Marlins 2
Benson pitched pretty well, giving up just two runs in 6 1/3 innings but didn't pick up the win. Olsen also pitched well for the Marlins, giving up just two runs in 6 innings, but he did not get a decision either. The Marlins took the lead 1-0 in the top of the sixth when Fullmer homered off of Benson. The Pirates answered back in the bottom of the sixth when Craig Wilson and JJ Davis hit back to back solo homeruns and took the lead 2-1. The Marlins tied things back up when Willingham singled off of Benson to score Pierre. Shields then came into the game and closed out the seventh inning. The Pirates then started out the seventh with back to back walks, and then when Butler tried to steal third, the catchers throw went into the outfield and allowed Butler to score on the play. That unearned run was all the Pirates would need as Jimenez pitched a scoreless eighth, and Mann pithced a scoreless ninth inning for his 41st save of the season. Shields picked up the win and Gracesqui got the loss.

Game 153: Pirates 3 Marlins 4
Both starters pitched well in this game but neither of them got a decision. Beckett lasted just five innings, but gave up just two runs, while VanBenSchoten gave up just three runs in 6 2/3 innings. The Pirates tied the game in the bottom of the eighth when Craig Wilson walked with the bases loaded. The Pirates were still threatening with the bases loaded and one out in the inning, but McDougall grounded into an inning ending 5-4-3 double play. The Marlins took the lead right back in the top of the ninth when Nunez singled off of Mann to score Pierre. The Pirates gave one last shot in the bottom of the ninth, but with runners at the corners and two outs, Jack Wilson grounded back to the pitcher to end the game and earning Spooneybarger his 20th save of the season. Mann was charged with the loss, and Neal picked up the win for the Marlins.

Wes Littleton pitched a no-hitter for Atlanta, giving up just two walks and striking out 6 batters as the Braves defeated the Mets 6-0.

Boston clinched the AL East with a 2-1 victory over the Orioles.

Series Recap: Not a good series at all for the Pirates as they lose two out of three to the Marlins. Meanwhile the Cubs won 3 of 4 from the Brewers and Philadelphia won two of three in their series, meaning the Pirates are now 7 back of first place and tied for the wild card.

The Pirates now travel to Chicago for a three game series against the first place Cubs who are 98-55 and whom the Pirates are 4-8 against this season. The Cubs have an excellent starting rotation with every starter under a 4 ERA, and with Mark Prior (14-7 2.62) and Joe Kennedy (17-9 2.92) leading the way. Their lineup is just as formidable with the big three of Hee Seop Choi (0.283 26 77), Sammy Sosa (0.289 37 107), and Dave Kelton (0.266 35 100) leading the way.

Game 154: Pirates 9 Cubs 4 Baseball Cap Day at Wrigley Field
Dave Williams continues to have his best season in his career, picking up his 18th win while giving up four runs in seven innings, inlcuding three solo homeruns, one each by Sosa, Kelton and Guillen. Thomson struggled for the Cubs, giving up five runs, four of them earned, in five innings of work and picking up the loss.

Game 155: Pirates 9 Cubs 5
Bullington did decent in his start, giving up five runs in 7 1/3 innings and picking up his third win of the season. Former Pirate Brian Meadows really struggled against his former teammates, giving up six runs in just 3 2/3 innings for the loss. Choi homered for the Cubs and Kotsay homered for the Bucs.

Game 156: Pirates 4 Cubs 3
Ponson pitched a decent game, giving up three runs in six innings, but he did not get the win. Prior pitched superbly, giving up just one unearned run through 6 innings but he did not get a decision either. The Pirates pulled to within one run in the top of the seventh when Doumit doubled off of Beltran to score JJ Davis and make the game 3-2. Then in the top of the eighth, the Pirates tied the game when Nady singled off Kolb to score Kotsay and then later in the inning they took the lead when Ravelo hit a pinch hit single off of Kolb to score Vic Butler. Shields and White then combined to pitch a scoreless eighth inning, and Mann pithced a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 42nd save of the season. Shields picked up the win for the Pirates, and Kolb got the loss for the Cubs.

Series Recap: For the Pirates to have had a shot at winning the central, they needed to do exactly what they just did in this series with the Cubs, and sweep them. Philadelphia also lost two out of three against Atlanta, meaning the Pirates are just four back of the Cubs, and two games ahead of Philly for the wildcard.

Around the league, as mentioned before on Thursday Atlanta's Wes Littleton pitched a no hitter against the Mets.

BOS 94-61 *

MIN 85-71 4
CHW 3.5 GB

TEX 83-73 7
SEA 83-73 7
OAK 1 GB

The Devil Rays are leading the AL wild card by just 2 games over Seattle or Texas, 3 games over Oakland, 3.5 games over Chicago and 4.5 games over Toronto.

ATL 97-58 2
PHI 5.5 GB

CHC 93-58 3
PIT 4 GB

SDP 75-80 7
COL 0.5 GB
ARZ 2.5 GB
LAD 4 GB
SFG 4.5 GB

The Pirates lead the NL wildcard by 2 games over the Phillies.

10-29-2003, 10:57 AM	#34
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	Week 25 Just two weeks to go and the Pirates still find themselves in second place, 5.5 games back of the Cubs, but also leading the wildcard by 1 game over the Phillies. They start the week at home with a three game series against the Marlins who are 73-76 and whom the Pirates are 1-2 against this season. The Marlins have a real good starting rotation with Josh Beckett (107-7 2.68), Nate Bump (8-10 3.33), John Rheinecker (7-3 2.80), and Jimmy Haynes (9-5 3.55). Their lineup definitely leaves something to be desired, as only 1B Brad Fullmer is hitting the ball well with an average of 0.333 with 23 HRs and 94 RBIs. Game 151: Pirates 1 Marlins 11 Ponson did not have a good start, giving up five runs in five innings for the loss. Jimmy Haynes pitched beautifully going the distance and giving up just one run. Nunez and Johnson each had one homerun, while Fullmer had two homeruns in the game for the Marlins. Game 152: Pirates 3 Marlins 2 Benson pitched pretty well, giving up just two runs in 6 1/3 innings but didn't pick up the win. Olsen also pitched well for the Marlins, giving up just two runs in 6 innings, but he did not get a decision either. The Marlins took the lead 1-0 in the top of the sixth when Fullmer homered off of Benson. The Pirates answered back in the bottom of the sixth when Craig Wilson and JJ Davis hit back to back solo homeruns and took the lead 2-1. The Marlins tied things back up when Willingham singled off of Benson to score Pierre. Shields then came into the game and closed out the seventh inning. The Pirates then started out the seventh with back to back walks, and then when Butler tried to steal third, the catchers throw went into the outfield and allowed Butler to score on the play. That unearned run was all the Pirates would need as Jimenez pitched a scoreless eighth, and Mann pithced a scoreless ninth inning for his 41st save of the season. Shields picked up the win and Gracesqui got the loss. Game 153: Pirates 3 Marlins 4 Both starters pitched well in this game but neither of them got a decision. Beckett lasted just five innings, but gave up just two runs, while VanBenSchoten gave up just three runs in 6 2/3 innings. The Pirates tied the game in the bottom of the eighth when Craig Wilson walked with the bases loaded. The Pirates were still threatening with the bases loaded and one out in the inning, but McDougall grounded into an inning ending 5-4-3 double play. The Marlins took the lead right back in the top of the ninth when Nunez singled off of Mann to score Pierre. The Pirates gave one last shot in the bottom of the ninth, but with runners at the corners and two outs, Jack Wilson grounded back to the pitcher to end the game and earning Spooneybarger his 20th save of the season. Mann was charged with the loss, and Neal picked up the win for the Marlins. Wes Littleton pitched a no-hitter for Atlanta, giving up just two walks and striking out 6 batters as the Braves defeated the Mets 6-0. Boston clinched the AL East with a 2-1 victory over the Orioles. Series Recap: Not a good series at all for the Pirates as they lose two out of three to the Marlins. Meanwhile the Cubs won 3 of 4 from the Brewers and Philadelphia won two of three in their series, meaning the Pirates are now 7 back of first place and tied for the wild card. The Pirates now travel to Chicago for a three game series against the first place Cubs who are 98-55 and whom the Pirates are 4-8 against this season. The Cubs have an excellent starting rotation with every starter under a 4 ERA, and with Mark Prior (14-7 2.62) and Joe Kennedy (17-9 2.92) leading the way. Their lineup is just as formidable with the big three of Hee Seop Choi (0.283 26 77), Sammy Sosa (0.289 37 107), and Dave Kelton (0.266 35 100) leading the way. Game 154: Pirates 9 Cubs 4 Baseball Cap Day at Wrigley Field Dave Williams continues to have his best season in his career, picking up his 18th win while giving up four runs in seven innings, inlcuding three solo homeruns, one each by Sosa, Kelton and Guillen. Thomson struggled for the Cubs, giving up five runs, four of them earned, in five innings of work and picking up the loss. Game 155: Pirates 9 Cubs 5 Bullington did decent in his start, giving up five runs in 7 1/3 innings and picking up his third win of the season. Former Pirate Brian Meadows really struggled against his former teammates, giving up six runs in just 3 2/3 innings for the loss. Choi homered for the Cubs and Kotsay homered for the Bucs. Game 156: Pirates 4 Cubs 3 Ponson pitched a decent game, giving up three runs in six innings, but he did not get the win. Prior pitched superbly, giving up just one unearned run through 6 innings but he did not get a decision either. The Pirates pulled to within one run in the top of the seventh when Doumit doubled off of Beltran to score JJ Davis and make the game 3-2. Then in the top of the eighth, the Pirates tied the game when Nady singled off Kolb to score Kotsay and then later in the inning they took the lead when Ravelo hit a pinch hit single off of Kolb to score Vic Butler. Shields and White then combined to pitch a scoreless eighth inning, and Mann pithced a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 42nd save of the season. Shields picked up the win for the Pirates, and Kolb got the loss for the Cubs. Series Recap: For the Pirates to have had a shot at winning the central, they needed to do exactly what they just did in this series with the Cubs, and sweep them. Philadelphia also lost two out of three against Atlanta, meaning the Pirates are just four back of the Cubs, and two games ahead of Philly for the wildcard. Around the league, as mentioned before on Thursday Atlanta's Wes Littleton pitched a no hitter against the Mets. BOS 94-61 * MIN 85-71 4 CHW 3.5 GB TEX 83-73 7 SEA 83-73 7 OAK 1 GB The Devil Rays are leading the AL wild card by just 2 games over Seattle or Texas, 3 games over Oakland, 3.5 games over Chicago and 4.5 games over Toronto. ATL 97-58 2 PHI 5.5 GB CHC 93-58 3 PIT 4 GB SDP 75-80 7 COL 0.5 GB ARZ 2.5 GB LAD 4 GB SFG 4.5 GB The Pirates lead the NL wildcard by 2 games over the Phillies. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."