Ryan Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead Cubs to 6-0 win over PiratesSeptember 30th, 2009 Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead CubsCHICAGO — Ryan Dempster pitched a five-hitter for his third career shutout, Jeff Baker had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night. Derrek Lee added a two-run single for the Cubs, who have won seven of nine games.
Pirates' Morton pitches 4-hitter in 4-0 win against Cubs in opener of doubleheaderSeptember 30th, 2009 Pirates' Morton shuts down Cubs in 4-0 winCHICAGO — Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Jason Jaramillo had a two-run double in the first inning, when the Pirates did all of their scoring against Ted Lilly.
Zambrano wins for first time since July 22, Cubs beat Pirates 8-5September 10th, 2009 Zambrano finally wins as Cubs beat Pirates 8-5PITTSBURGH — Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since July 22 by limiting the slumping-again Pirates to two runs over six innings, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep by beating Pittsburgh 8-5 on Wednesday. Playing before a sparse crowd that was announced at 10,899 but looked — and sounded — like it was much smaller, the Cubs won their sixth in a row against the Pirates, who completed a 1-5 homestand.
Rangers-Indians rained out, twi-night doubleheader TuesdaySeptember 7th, 2009 Rangers-Indians rained out, doubleheader TuesdayCLEVELAND — The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Monday night was rained out. The game never got started.
Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf strikes out side on 9 pitches against CardinalsSeptember 5th, 2009 Pirates' Ohlendorf strikes out 3 with 9 pitchesPITTSBURGH — Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf has become the second pitcher in club history to strike out the side on nine pitches. Ohlendorf fanned Khalil Greene, Julio Lugo and Jason LaRue in the seventh inning Saturday night against the St.
Pirates-Cubs postponed because of rainAugust 17th, 2009 Pirates-Cubs postponed because of rainCHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game was postponed because of rain Sunday. The game was called after a delay of 3 hours, 15 minutes.
Lee has 7 RBIs, Cubs end 5-game skid with 17-2 romp over PiratesAugust 15th, 2009 Lee's 7 RBIs help Cubs snap slump with 17-2 rompCHICAGO — Derrek Lee matched a career high with seven RBIs and capped a 10-run burst in the second inning Friday as the Chicago Cubs snapped their five-game losing streak with a 17-2 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs led 14-0 after two innings.
3B Aramis Ramirez, OF Milton Bradley scratched from Cubs' lineup against PiratesAugust 14th, 2009 Cubs scratch Ramirez, BradleyCHICAGO — Third baseman Aramis Ramirez and right fielder Milton Bradley have been scratched from the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup. Ramirez was set to play Friday against Pittsburgh after missing three games with a shoulder injury.
Wells' 7 effective innings, Lee's HR leads Cubs past Pirates 4-1July 2nd, 2009 Cubs beat Pirates 4-1 behind Lee, WellsPITTSBURGH — Derrek Lee and Kosuke Fukudome homered to support Randy Wells' seven effective innings and the Chicago Cubs won another series from division opponent Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. With Wells (3-3) limiting the Pirates to one run and six hits in his third consecutive victory, the Cubs took two of three in Pittsburgh to avoid falling three games under .500 for the first time since they were 36-39 in 2007.
Cubs 4, Pirates 1July 2nd, 2009 Cubs 4, Pirates 1E_V.Vasquez (1). DP_Chicago 1, Pittsburgh 2.
Pirates 3, Cubs 0July 1st, 2009 Pirates 3, Cubs 0E_Lilly (5), Ja.Wilson (7). DP_Chicago 2.
Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 as Rich Harden repeatedly works out of troubleJune 30th, 2009 Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 behind Rich HardenPITTSBURGH — Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Chicago Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. The Cubs were 1-6 on a 10-game trip that included manager Lou Piniella's run-in with Milton Bradley and 14-24 overall on the road before winning their eighth in their last 10 in Pittsburgh.
White Sox-Cubs game at Wrigley Field is postponed by rainJune 17th, 2009 White Sox, Cubs rained outCHICAGO — Tuesday night's game between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was postponed by rain. No makeup date was announced.
Mets, Pirates postponed due to rain, no makeup date setJune 4th, 2009 Mets-Pirates game rained outPITTSBURGH — The New York Mets' scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain Wednesday night. A makeup game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m.
Pirates place Rule 5 pick reliever Veal on disabled list with a right groin strainMay 31st, 2009 Pirates place rookie Veal on DLPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the 15-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. The team said on Sunday that Veal was injured while pitching against the Houston Astros on Friday.