Newly acquired Troy Percival gave the Spokane fans something
they have not seen many of. A Save. David Cone gave eight
great innings, giving up only 2 runs on 4 hits. Then handed the
reigns to Percival. Who allowed one hit, one walk and struck out
one for the save.
"It's nice watching from the dugout without that feeling of
dread", said Cone."I mean, you go out there and pitch your ass
off, and well, in the past I have watched it all go away. Now I
don't argue with {pitching coach} McMullen, he said I was
done, and I felt safe."
Hal Morris, another new face in the Pirates line-up, also
made an immediate impact with a two run homer in the seventh,
which proved to be the game winner.
News and notes:
The veteran Pirates are looking to win this year. They are willing to
trade away the farm and all future picks, (which includes 2 first
rounders in the FA draft next year.) If you are going with a youth
movement and want to trade a veteran with good contact (speed
is a nice bonus, but what can I expect) Spokane has some young
pitching and good draft picks to offer.
