July 27th Update

MLB: Pirates were dominated by Tim Lincecum, as the Giants won 4-2.

• Tim Lincecum struck-out 15 and threw a complete-game.
• Delwyn Young made an incredible catch as Garrett Jones missed a catch, and kicked the ball before it touched the ground, Delwyn dove and caught the ball bare-handed. Problem was the umpire some how thought the ball hit the ground, garbage call.

AAA: Indy beats Buffalo 4-3.

• Tom Gorzelanny threw a solid 6.2 innings with 2 Er, 6 K's, and got a no-decision.

AA: Altona takes a tough 10-6 loss to Binghampton.

• Pedro Alvarez went 0-4 with a Run and Rbi.

A: Lynchburg was shut-out by Wilmington, 1-0.

• Matt McSwain lost his 6th game, even though he pitched a great game with 7 innings with 1 Er.

Low-A: West Virginia no-hits Charleston and wins 4-0.

• The no-hitter was contributed by newly aquired pitcher Hunter Strickland, and Diego Moreno.
• Strickland threw 6 innings and 5 K's.

Class A Short Season: Spikes win 8-5 against Auburn.

• Carlos Silva went 4-4 with 3 Doubles, an Rbi, and a Run.

DSL: Pirates win a close one against the Rays, 8-7

• Alberto Valdemora went 1-4 with a 3-run blast.
  

GCL: Pirates beat the Blue Jays 4-3.

• Andrew Walker went 2-3 with 2 Runs, and 2 Doubles.

VSL: Pirates beat by the hot bats of the Mariners, 12-9.

• Mariners get 19 hits!
• Mariners commit 6 errors, and the Pirates commit 5 errors.