Win: Charlie Bahnsen (2-0) Loss: Edward Ford (1-1)
Save: Bert Foster (6)
Inning: 1 Pittsburgh Charlie Bahnsen pitching. Jim Anderson strikes out. Tyson Eaves flies out to the right fielder. Rob Karew grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Montreal Edward Ford pitching. Joe Tinsley flies out to the right fielder. Jerry Oldring pops out to the third baseman. Willie Style walks. Brock Mercado strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Pittsburgh Fernando Bildilli flies out to the left fielder. Joe Halt singles to center field. Dickie McClain flies out to the center fielder. Stan Wilkinson strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Montreal Jeff Fiske grounds out to the shortstop. Rick Murch flies out to the right fielder. Jimmy Smith flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Pittsburgh Ken Walsh strikes out. Edward Ford strikes out. Jim Anderson grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Montreal Roy Holly strikes out. Charlie Bahnsen strikes out. Joe Tinsley hits a home run. Jerry Oldring grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Pittsburgh Tyson Eaves grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Rob Karew grounds out to the second baseman. Fernando Bildilli pops out to the first baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Montreal Willie Style grounds out to the shortstop. Brock Mercado strikes out. Jeff Fiske grounds out to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Pittsburgh Joe Halt grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Dickie McClain strikes out. Stan Wilkinson grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Montreal Rick Murch singles to right field. Jimmy Smith hits an infield single to the third baseman. Roy Holly grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Rick Murch advances to third on the play. Charlie Bahnsen singles to left field. Rick Murch scores. Charlie Bahnsen is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Pittsburgh Ken Walsh hits an infield single to the pitcher. Edward Ford lays down a bunt. The pitcher fields the ball, Ken Walsh forced out at second (SS covering 2nd). Jim Anderson strikes out. Tyson Eaves singles to right field. Rob Karew walks. Fernando Bildilli grounds into a fielders choice to the pitcher. Edward Ford is out at home. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 6 Montreal Joe Tinsley doubles to left field. Jerry Oldring flies out to the right fielder. Willie Style grounds out to the pitcher. Brock Mercado strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Pittsburgh Joe Halt grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Dickie McClain flies out to the right fielder. Stan Wilkinson singles to left field. Stan Wilkinson steals second. Ken Walsh flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Montreal Jeff Fiske walks. Rick Murch pops out to the second baseman. Jeff Fiske steals second. Jimmy Smith flies out to the right fielder. Wild pitch, all runners advance a base. Roy Holly flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Pittsburgh Edward Ford grounds out to the second baseman. Jim Anderson flies out to the left fielder. Tyson Eaves reached on a 2-base throwing error by Willie Style. Spencer Palica comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired and a runner is on at least 2nd. Rob Karew doubles to right field. Tyson Eaves scores. Fernando Bildilli strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Montreal Cy MacFayden is pinch hitting for Spencer Palica. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Cy MacFayden singles to center field. Joe Tinsley grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Jerry Oldring flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Pittsburgh Bert Foster pitching. Joe Halt singles to left field. Dickie McClain grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Stan Wilkinson singles past the second baseman. Ken Walsh grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Pittsburgh total runners left on base: 7 Montreal total runners left on base: 3
Batting:2B - Joe Tinsley (3).HR - Joe Tinsley (2).GIDP - Joe Tinsley, Roy Holly. Baserunning: SB - Jeff Fiske (1).CS - Charlie Bahnsen (1). Fielding: E - Willie Style.
Game Notes Rick Murch is injured and is expected to be out 48 days.
Pittsburgh Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Takashi Wright did not respond to coaching in control Jim Gleason improves in range Jim Williams improves in control Takashi Wright did not respond to coaching in velocity Eddie Wasdell improves in RF
Montreal Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Dave Phelps did not respond to coaching in control Mark Killefer improves in speed Bob Drabowsky improves in contact_vs_lefty Mark Killefer improves in contact_vs_lefty