The Pirates take the NL Central lead behind rookie Jeff Locke, who gives up only 3 hits and no runs over 7 innings, beating the Cardinals, 9 – 0. It is Pittsburgh’s 15th win in April, their best total since 1992. C Russell Martin hits a pair of homers to back up Locke’s pitching, while Clint Hurdle celebrates his 700th win as a big league manager.
On April 28, 2013 — The Pirates take the NL Central lead behind rookie Jeff Locke, who gives up only 3 hits and no runs over 7 innings, beating the Cardinals, 9 – 0. It is Pittsburgh’s 15th win in April, their best total since 1992. C Russell Martin hits a pair of homers to back up Locke’s pitching, while Clint Hurdle celebrates his 700th win as a big league manager.
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