Doumit's Grand Slam Propels Pirates Past Reds 10-2
The Pittsburgh Pirates, in their game Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, did something they very rarely do - score 10 or more runs. The front and rear the pitchers the Reds used got blasted for 9 runs, led by Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit with a 9th inning grand slam. The massacre was too much as Pittsburgh blasted Cincinnati 10-2 at Great American Ballpark.
Doumit led Pittsburgh, going 3-for-5 with a run scored, 4 RBIs with the aforementioned grand slam home run while Nyjer Morgan went 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored, an RBI and 2 stolen bases; Nate McLouth chipped in as he went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored, 3 RBIs, including a HR. Winning pitcher Paul Maholm (1-0) pitched 7 innings, allowing only 3 hits, an earned run, walking 2 and striking out 3.
Cincinnati was led by Brandon Phillips who went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base while Jay Bruce was 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Losing pitcher Johnny Cueto (0-1) pitched 6 innings, allowing 8 hits, 4 earned runs, walking 1 while striking out 9. Pittsburgh (3-2) plays again on Sunday when they again face Cincinnati (1-3); Ian Snell (0-1) gets the start for the Pirates while Aaron Harang (0-1) gets the nod for the Reds.
Labels: Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds, Jay Bruce, Johnny Cueto, Nate McLouth, Nyjer Morgan, Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Doumit
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