Pirates 6-1 Astros (11 Sep, 2004) Play-by-Play

Pittsburgh Pirates

65-76, 35-34 home


HOU
PIT

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	1
0	0	2	2	0	0	0	2	-	6	13	0

J. Van Benschoten1-3

8.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 1 BB

P. Munro4-6

5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 0 BB

AstrosTop 1st
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- Pitch
  1
  Ball
  2
  Strike Looking
  3
  Ball
  4
  Bunt Ground Out
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 1st
- P. Munro pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 2nd
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 2nd
- P. Munro pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 3rd
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 3rd
- P. Munro pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 4th
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- J Kent caught stealing second, catcher to shortstop.
  1
  2
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 4th
- P. Munro pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- J Kendall singled to center, T Wigginton scored, J Kendall to second on throwing error by center fielder C Beltran.
  1
  4
- 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 1 Error
AstrosTop 5th
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 5th
- P. Munro pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- C Burke hit for P Munro.
  1
  4
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 6th
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 6th
- B. Duckworth pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 7th
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 7th
- B. Duckworth pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 8th
- J. Van Benschoten pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- O Palmeiro hit for B Duckworth.
  1
  4
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 8th
- D. Wheeler pitching for HOU
  HOU
  PIT
- T Redman stole second.
  1
  5
- A Nunez ran for C Wilson.
  1
  5
- B Hill hit for J Van Benschoten.
  1
  6
- R Mackowiak in right field.
  1
  6
- 2 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 9th
- S. Torres pitching for PIT
  HOU
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Astros
1
Pirates
3

Game 1

9/9

Astros
9
Pirates
2

Game 2

10/9

Astros
1
Pirates
6

Game 3

11/9

Astros
2
Pirates
5

Game 4

11/9

Astros
5
Pirates
4

Game 5

13/9

PNC Park

12:05 AM, 11 September 2004

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 26,097

Game Time:2:15

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Ron Kulpa
First Base Umpire - Bill Miller
Second Base Umpire - Brian Gorman
Third Base Umpire - Dale Scott

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	93	69	.574	-	L1
St. Louis	83	79	.512	10	W1
Chicago	83	79	.512	10	L1
Cincinnati	77	85	.475	16	W1
Pittsburgh	76	86	.469	17	L1

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

The Twins exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala on Monday.

ESPN BET is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Houston Astros

Pittsburgh Pirates

J. Van Benschoten1-3

P. Munro4-6

Game Information

2024 National League Central Standings

MLB News

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

Pitch
1 Ball
2 Strike Looking
3 Ball
4 Bunt Ground Out