The Pirates are in first place on merit in the NL Central, as their 1 – 0 shutout of one of their chief rivals, the Cincinnati Reds, attests. James McDonald pitches 6 1/3 scoreless innings, then Joe Beimel bails him out of a bases-loaded jam by striking out Jay Bruce to end the 7th inning; two other relievers finish the game. The Pirates manage just four hits, but make Josh Harrison’s 1st-inning run stand up.

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On July 19, 2011 — The Pirates are in first place on merit in the NL Central, as their 1 – 0 shutout of one of their chief rivals, the Cincinnati Reds, attests. James McDonald pitches 6 1/3 scoreless innings, then Joe Beimel bails him out of a bases-loaded jam by striking out Jay Bruce to end the 7th inning; two other relievers finish the game. The Pirates manage just four hits, but make Josh Harrison’s 1st-inning run stand up.

 

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