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Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates over Astros
Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates earn a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday. After Oneil Cruz delivered a game-tying RBI double off Astros reliever Ryan Pressly in the top of the eighth, Taylor -- an injury substitute in the fifth -- followed walks by Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo with a 421-foot blast to left-center field off Astros closer Josh Hader (4-6). The Pirates lost both right fielder Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and center fielder Ji Hwan Bae (knee) to injuries. Pirates closer David Bednar issued a bases-loaded walk to Yordan Alvarez with two outs in the ninth but notched his 19th save by retiring Yainer Diaz on an infield popup. Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes delivered a quality start, but the Astros made the rookie star labor over the second half of his six-inning stint. Skenes allowed just one baserunner over his first three frames, courtesy of a leadoff single by Jose Altuve in the first, before dealing with traffic in the fourth. However, Skenes induced a 4-6-3 double-play grounder from Alvarez that erased Alex Bregman following Bregman's leadoff single. The subsequent Skenes-Bregman confrontation in the fifth proved to be pivotal, for it came after the Astros snagged a 2-0 lead when Altuve hit a sharp grounder that Hayes misplayed at third base, allowing Jon Singleton and Jake Meyers to score. With Victor Caratini and Altuve on base and one out, Bregman just missed a three-run homer when his fly ball sailed just outside of the left field foul pole. Skenes rallied with a strikeout of Bregman, then escaped the inning when Alvarez's grounder struck Altuve in the basepath. Skenes induced an inning-ending double play in the sixth with Jeremy Pena on third, with Hayes making a nifty stop of Meyers' grounder to initiate the play. Skenes allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks to go along with six strikeouts. It marked his eighth consecutive start allowing two runs or fewer. The Astros scratched rookie right-hander Jake Bloss from his start, as they dealt him to the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a package that netted veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. That thrust right-handed reliever Tayler Scott into the role of opener, and Scott delivered three perfect innings that included four strikeouts. Astros right-hander Kaleb Ort, recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land earlier Monday, followed by retiring the first eight batters he faced before grooving a 2-1 fastball to nine-hole hitter Yasmani Grandal, who promptly smacked his fourth home run of the year to the facing of the second deck in right field. That solo blast, the first hit of the game for the Pirates, sliced Pittsburgh's deficit to 2-1. --Field Level Media.
Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson exits practice on cart
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson left Tuesday's practice on a cart. He appeared to sustain an ankle injury while being tackled on a jet sweep during a short-yardage drill. Wilson, 23, was a third-round pick (84th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan. He caught 48 passes for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns for the national champion Wolverines in 2023. --Field Level Media
NFL: AFC Wild Card Playoffs-Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) returns to the sidelines after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Cheers! By Jamie Kirkpatrick
Remember this: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name”? Back in the day, Thursday night was sacred. No matter where I was, I went to Boston, to that little step-down watering hole named “Cheers” where everybody—Sam, Coach, Woody, Carla, Norm, Cliff, Frasier, Rebecca, and Diane—not only knew each other’s names, but everybody else’s, too. Alas; NBC shuttered “Cheers” on May 20, 1993; it’s probably still serving beers in reruns somewhere, but it’s just not the same…
Trump Security Was Unaware Of Gunman Until Shots Fired: Secret Service
Donald Trump's security detail and a sniper team were not aware there was a gunman on a roof until he opened fire on the former president, the acting Secret Service director said Tuesday. Local law enforcement identified the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as a "suspicious person" about 90 minutes before...
Steelers’ Zach Frazier Ready To Threaten Nate Herbig For Starting Job When The Pads Go On
During the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered significant challenges on offense, notably at the center position. Starting center Mason Cole struggled with consistent snapping, which became a persistent issue throughout the year, ultimately leading to his release after the season concluded. Looking to address this crucial position, the Steelers drafted Zach Frazier from West Virginia in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Frazier, renowned for his standout collegiate career, carries immense potential to become a cornerstone at center for the Steelers. Despite high expectations of potentially starting as a rookie, Frazier has been practicing with the second-team unit...
Conflicting Accounts of Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks' Social Media Emerge
Conflicting accounts relating to social media belonging to former President Donald Trump's shooter, Thomas Crooks, have emerged this week. On Tuesday, acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about the attempt against Trump's life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Deputy FBI Director Paul Abbate also appeared before the Committee on Tuesday.
Pirates trade division rival's younger brother for intriguing lefty reliever
With less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, the Pirates followed Monday afternoon's intriguing swap of top prospects (dealing Quinn Priester for Nick Yorke) with an addition to the bullpen. Pittsburgh made a late-night wave by adding left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for...
Pirates Trade for Bullpen Depth, Adding Josh Walker From Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an open spot on their 40-man roster and filled it by acquiring left-handed relief pitcher Josh Walker from the New York Mets, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. Walker had been designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday. In return, the Pirates are sending minor-league left-hander Nicolas Carreno to the Mets. Walker has totaled 24 relief appearances with the Mets between 2023-24 and is 0-1 with a 6.45 ERA, 23 strikeouts and 12 walks across 23.1 innings pitched. Though his brief showing in the majors has been underwhelming, Walker went 2-2 with a more encouraging 2.83 ERA with Triple-A...
Former Michigan WR Roman Wilson carted off at Steelers training camp
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Roman Wilson did not return to Steelers' training camp. Tuesday marked the first day of pads for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unfortunately...
Russell Wilson returns to practice in limited capacity
UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson returned to practice on Tuesday in a limited capacity after missing the first four training camp practices due to a calf strain. Wilson has been gradually working his way back. Wilson participated in 7-on-7....
Sergei Murashov Coming to America? Signs ELC with Penguins
In what could well be a sign that goaltending prospect Sergei Murashov could make the move to North America for the upcoming season, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Murashov, 20, a fourth-round draft pick by the Penguins in 2022, thus far has played...
Ann Walker, 80
Mrs. Ann Walker, 80, of Freedom passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Ann was born in Ellwood City on January 19th, 1944 to the late Adam and Rose (DeBlasio) Vincik. She worked for Rockwell Spring Works in New Castle, and then at Leeds and Northrup as a machine operator. Ann enjoyed camping and fishing.
Pirates' phenom Paul Skenes notches 100th strikeout in just 13 MLB starts
Paul Skenes' already amazing season continues to become even more impressive. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie – and All-Star Game starter for the National League – tallied the 100th strikeout of his nascent major league career in Monday's matchup with the Houston Astros. The milestone whiff occurred in the second inning with Skenes whiffing Jon Singleton on an 88 mph changeup.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros Pick 7/30/24 MLB Predictions
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros Pick 7/30/24 – As the MLB season heats up, the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-52) are set to face off against the Houston Astros (55-51) in what promises to be an enthralling matchup at Minute Maid Park. With both teams hovering around the .500 mark, the stakes are high, and fans and bettors alike are looking for that premium expert advice to make informed decisions.
Teen's mom pleads with judge to protect community from sex offender
The mother of an Arnold girl pleaded with a Westmoreland County judge to protect the public from a man she said she feared would sexually assault another child. “It is your place to make sure he takes those (sex offender) classes so he never does this again. If he doesn’t he will do that again and I don’t want it on my conscience,” said the mother of a then 12-year-old victim who was subject to sexual advances from Tyrone E. Jennings of Pittsburgh.
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