The Pirates get another good performance from James McDonald to stay in the middle of the tight NL Central division race. McDonald strikes out 9 in 5 2/3 innings, a career high and the most by a Bucs pitcher in almost two years, as the Pirates defeat the Braves, 3 – 1. Pittsburgh is tied with St. Louis atop the division, half a game ahead of Milwaukee.

On July 25, 2011 — The Pirates get another good performance from James McDonald to stay in the middle of the tight NL Central division race. McDonald strikes out 9 in 5 2/3 innings, a career high and the most by a Bucs pitcher in almost two years, as the Pirates defeat the Braves, 3 – 1. Pittsburgh is tied with St. Louis atop the division, half a game ahead of Milwaukee.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference July 25
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