Final/10
Worley goes for Phils against Bucs
Jul 31, 2011 - 2:48 PMVideo
Worley's spot at the back part of Charlie Manuel's rotation has paid dividends in a big way. The Phillies have won each of his last seven starts and in that time the 2008 third-round draft pick has logged a 1.14 ERA, pretty impressive for a guy who was shuffled between reliever and starter when he was brought to the major league level.
Not only that, but Worley still hasn't lost at Citizens Bank Park this year, going 4-0 with a 1.62 ERA in six starts.
Jeff Karstens, on the other hand, hasn't been able to get a victory in his last two appearances despite pitching well. He's given up a total of four runs in 12 innings. The righty lost against Cincinnati on July 20, but didn't get a decision in a controversial 4-3 Pirates 19-inning loss Tuesday at Atlanta. He's 0-0 with a 3.32 ERA in four games (2 starts) vs. Philadelphia.
The Pirates could have a new first baseman in their lineup today. On Saturday, they acquired Derrek Lee from the Baltimore Orioles. The deal, which came on the eve of MLB's non-waiver trade deadline, saw minor league first baseman Aaron Baker headed to Baltimore.
The 35-year-old Lee is hitting .246 with 12 homers and 41 RBI in 85 games this season, his first with the Orioles.
Last night's game saw the Phillies pile on the runs again.
Hunter Pence made his Philadelphia debut on Saturday, but it was an old stalwart who led the team to victory.
Ryan Howard went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles, three RBI and a walk to help the Phillies take a 7-4 win over the Pirates.
"He was patient out there and got some good swings," said Manuel. "He was waiting for the pitches he wanted and when he got them he was able to drive them hard."
His second hit of the game was the 1,000th of his career, and the run he drove in during the at-bat moved him past Pat Burrell for seventh place on the Phillies' RBI list.
Pence, who was acquired from Houston on Friday for four prospects, had a tough start in his highly-anticipated debut. He recorded outs in his first four at- bats, but did hit an RBI single in the eighth to help his new team win for the eighth time in the past 11 games.
Cliff Lee (10-7) pitched into the eighth inning and gave up four runs on eight hits with two walks and 11 strikeouts. He also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored. It was his first and only win of July after a dominating June that saw him go 5-0 in five starts and nab National League Pitcher of the Month.
"I thought he did a good job out there and was able to work out of some jams," said Manuel about his starter.
James McDonald (7-5) lost a game for the first time since June 5 as he was tagged for five runs on 10 hits with a pair of walks and five strikeouts over five innings for the Pirates, who have dropped four of five. Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run home run in the loss.
"They've been better than us on the mound, better than us in the batters box and better than us with the gloves on," said Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle. "That's a fantastic club over there, but we're going to come out tomorrow and try to avoid a sweep."
The Pirates took two of three games against the Phillies earlier this season at PNC Park from June 3-5.
- PITTSBURGH: 5
PHILADELPHIA: 6
Final/10
Jul 31 5:02 PM - Raul Ibanez singled to right scored Hunter Pence with one out to end the game.
Pirates 5, Phillies 6 Bot 10, 1 OutJul 31 5:01 PM - Raul Ibanez two-out, two-run Home Run 2 (16) to left center scored Hunter Pence. Brian Schneider due up.
Pirates 5, Phillies 5 Bot 8, 2 OutsJul 31 4:15 PM - Garrett Jones doubled to right center scored Eric Fryer. Runner on second with two outs and Andrew McCutchen due up.
Pirates 5, Phillies 3 Top 7, 2 OutsJul 31 3:42 PM - Jimmy Rollins caught stealing second. None on with two outs and Shane Victorino at the plate.
Pirates 2, Phillies 3 Bot 5, 2 OutsJul 31 3:09 PM - Raul Ibanez one-out, solo Home Run (15) to center. Brian Schneider due up.
Pirates 0, Phillies 1 Bot 2, 1 OutJul 31 2:09 PM - PITTSBURGH: 0
PHILADELPHIA: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Jul 31 1:42 PM
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