Last night was a heartbreaking loss and we have another heartbreaking loss today. Sometimes you tend to forget how slim it is. The Pirates held a 3-1 edge going into the frame. But after ECU starting pitcher Sam Narron walked the first batter of the inning, he was pulled in favor of Glenn Tucker. I think we extended him for as long as we could.
Tuck is a sinkerball pitcher.
We thought maybe we could get a double-play ball, but we didn't get it. But we wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Glenn Tucker. I didn't think it was going to get out of the ballpark, but I think the wind helped it. The three-run cushion was more than enough for Tennessee closer Brian Gates. He got ECU designated hitter Cliff Godwin to pop out to second base with two outs and two runners on in the ninth to end the Pirates' season.