Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Pirates-Yankees Game 1 leftovers

* Tuesday's game marked the seventh time this season the Pirates have scored 10 or more runs in a game. They are 7-0 in those games.

* Pittsburgh's 19 hits tied a season high, matched May 31 against St. Louis.

* Tom Gorzelanny has walked four or more batters in nine of his 15 starts, including five Tuesday.

* The Pirates were 6-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

* Adam LaRoche hit his third career triple. it was his first since August 30, 2006 when he was with Atlanta.

* Pirates manager John Russell on catcher Ryan Doumit, who had three hits including a home run and two RBI: "We've said it all year that he's such a big part of our lineup. He really solidifies out four-hole and he really balances out our lineup. He a threat at the plate. It's nice for our team when Ryan's in there."

* Gorzelanny on the atmosphere: "It was something. It's definitely different than what we're used to here. That's what the Yankees bring when they go on the road. It was great. The fans were great. They were very energetic."

* Doumit on the atmosphere: "It was playoff-ish. It was certainly something I could get used to."

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