SB Nation Pittsburgh - Tigers Vs. Pirates: Kevin Correia Pitches 6.2 Strong Innings As Pirates Near .500 Yet Againhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2011-05-21T23:01:48-04:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19477362011-05-21T23:01:48-04:002011-05-21T23:01:48-04:00Tigers Vs. Pirates: Kevin Correia Pitches 6.2 Strong Innings As Pirates Near .500 Yet Again
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pirates</a> are again within one game of .500, thanks to recent strong performances by starting pitchers <span>Charlie Morton</span> and <span>Jeff Karstens</span>. On Saturday it was <span>Kevin Correia</span> who stepped up, and the Bucs won 6-2.</p>
<p>Correia allowed consecutive doubles by <span>Andy Dirks</span>, <span>Miguel Cabrera</span> and <span>Brennan Boesch</span> in the fourth inning to allow the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> to score to runs, but otherwise made his way through 6.2 strong innings, striking out four and walking none.</p>
<p>The Bucs scored three runs in the sixth on an RBI double by <span>Garrett Jones</span> and two sacrifice flies. In the seventh, <span>Matt Diaz</span> hit a two-run single, then got caught in a rundown that allowed <span>Jose Tabata</span> to score the final run of the game. </p>
<p><span>Andrew McCutchen</span> went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, while Tabata, <span>Ryan Doumit</span> and <span>Ronny Cedeno</span> all had two hits each.</p>
<p><span>Max Scherzer</span> took the loss for the Tigers despite striking out seven batters and walking none in 5.2 innings</p>
<p>The Pirates' record now stands at 22-23, and they'll attempt to get back to .500 by completing a sweep against the Tigers on Sunday.</p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/2011/5/21/2335517/tigers-vs-pirates-kevin-correia-pitches-6-2-strong-innings-as-piratesCharlie Wilmoth