WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2019
TODAY – SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, ESPECIALLY
DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. GUSTY WINDS
AND SMALL HAIL ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH – 72.
TONIGHT – CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. LOW – 44.
WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES IN THE MORNING
WILL GIVE WAY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES
IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH – 66.
Pirates reliever Burdi injured; Arizona rallies for 12-4 win
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Burdi’s combination of grit and resilience — oh and a fastball that can touch triple digits — helped the Pittsburgh Pirates reliever carve out a spot in the big leagues less than two years removed from Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
One innocent-looking pitch to Arizona’s Jarrod Dyson on Monday night likely signaled another abrupt turn in Burdi’s roller coaster career and the Diamondbacks’ 12-4 comeback victory.
The 26-year-old, a former touted prospect in Minnesota who found traction in Pittsburgh, threw a 96 mph fastball to Dyson in the eighth inning then crumpled to the ground before clutching his right arm while tears filled his eyes. He wept while teammates tried to console him on the mound.
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Burdi was dealing with pain in his biceps and elbow, but it was too early for a diagnosis.
“It just takes the breath right out of you,” said Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle.
Burdi had struck out 17 over 8 1/3 innings prior to Monday after making the Pirates out of spring training. Christian Walker touched him for a two-run home run in Arizona’s seven-run seventh inning and Burdi gave up three straight singles to start the eighth before his second pitch to Dyson altered the trajectory of Burdi’s season, if not his career.
“It’s awful,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’re competitors up until something like that happens. We’re all in the same family. You hate to see anything like that happen. The way he went down, you’re just hoping for the absolute best.”
Burdi’s teammates stopped by to check on him in the aftermath. While the prognosis is uncertain, the Pirates are confident Burdi will find a way to navigate the difficult path ahead.
“He’s in good spirits,” Pittsburgh starter Joe Musgrove said. “He’s engaging. He’s talking to us. He’s not in a corner crying. He’s ready to face whatever it is. He’s got the work ethic and the mentality to bounce back from something like this.”
COMEBACK KIDS
The Diamondbacks put together their major league leading ninth comeback by exploding in the seventh and eighth after falling behind 4-1. A walk and a single chased Musgrove, and Arizona poured it on against reliever Kyle Crick (0-1) and Burdi.
Swinging bunts by John Ryan Murphy and newly acquired Blake Swihart — singles that didn’t even reach the pitcher’s mound — and a flare to left field over a draw-in infield by Eduardo Escobar drew the Diamondbacks within 4-3. David Peralta then drilled a shot to the gap in right-center off Crick, and Walker followed two batters later with a towering flyball off Burdi that landed in the first row of seats in the right field stands. In a span of minutes, a three-run deficit morphed into an 8-4 lead.
“I think it’s just a tribute to the guys we have,” said Walker, whose seven home runs have all come in the seventh inning or later. “Our pitches are out there battling and keeping us in games. We want to do everything we can to score runs and win and all that.”
Escobar added his third home run and finished with three RBI for Arizona. Murphy finished with three hits for the Diamondbacks, who improved to 5-2 on their current 10-game trip. Matt Andriese (3-1) picked up the win in relief.
POLANCO RETURNS
Pittsburgh right fielder Gregory Polanco doubled and singled in his first game back after undergoing left shoulder surgery last September. While Polanco acknowledged his throwing arm probably won’t be at 100 percent for a while, he looked comfortable in the field, too, though he declined to take any risks on a pair of sinking flyballs sent his way in the later innings with Pittsburgh already trailing.
ALL SHUCK UP
The portion of Pittsburgh’s second-smallest crowd (9,233) that stuck around for the ninth got a chance to watch outfielder JB Shuck make his second major league appearance on the mound. Shuck — who gave up a run in an inning of work for the Chicago White Sox in 2016 — allowed a walk and a hit but kept the Diamondbacks from adding to their huge lead.
“Unfortunately, you never want to be in that situation, but somebody, I guess has to do it,” said Shuck, who reached 91 mph. “I don’t mind doing it and hopefully helping out in some way.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: 2B Kevin Newman will spend some time in the outfield at Triple-A Indianapolis working in the outfield as he recovers from a laceration in the middle finger of his right (throwing) hand. Hurdle said Newman will also get in some work at shortstop, though Newman could find himself as more of a utility player at the big-league level.
UP NEXT
Pittsburgh’s Trevor Williams (1-0, 2.59 ERA) will look for his first victory since March 31 on Tuesday. Arizona starter Luke Weaver (1-1, 3.92) tossed five shutout innings in his last start, a win over Atlanta on April 18.
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Dennis Nichols a Democrat running for Beaver County Commissioner was part of the continuing series highlighting the candidates who are running for election in Beaver County on Teleforum with Frank Sparks.
Dennis discussed with Frank his upbringing and personal life. Dennis served as a Beaver County Commissioner from 2012 to 2016 and is again seeking the a seat in the 2019 election. Dennis discussed what he has been doing in the four years since his last term and that he feels his experience can assist him in being a Commissioner.
Nichols is teaming up with fellow Democrat and current Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio on the same ticket. They are opposed by Julian Taylor. On the Republican side current Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp is seeking re-election as is Beaver County Chamber President Jack Manning. Each party will select two candidates to move on to the general election in the fall.
You can watch Dennis’ interview as it streamed Live on Facebook by clicking the play button below…….
Continuing the series on candidates running for office in Beaver County on Teleforum Candice McMunn a Democratic Candidate for Beaver County Controller was Frank Sparks’ guest on Teleforum in the ten o’clock hour on Monday April 22, 2019.
Candice talked about her upbringing in Beaver and and then moving to Texas where she met her husband. Candice is also a mother of three children. Candice discussed with Frank what made her want to run Beaver County Controller and about how she is a humanitarian who believes in transparency. Candice told the listeners why she would like for them to vote for her in the primary election on May 21, 2019.
McMunn is running against current controller David A. Rossi on the Democratic ticket. on the Republican ticket Maria Longo will face off against Sarah Pannell. The winners will square off in the fall election.
If you would like to see Candice’s interview as it streamed Live on Facebook click the play button below …..
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are weaving details of President Donald Trump’s conduct into their 2020 election plans, but they’re struggling over whether to try to actually impeach him. The debate is taking place from the presidential campaign trail on down. White House hopefuls say the Mueller report makes the case that Trump should be formally charged by the House. But Democratic House leaders are urging caution.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic US Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is lobbying for a presidential primary debate to be held in his home state, which is projected as a battleground in the 2020 presidential election. Casey’s letter Monday to Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez says holding a primary debate in Pennsylvania would benefit the party in a state that holds great electoral importance to Democrats. President Donald Trump in 2016 became the first Republican to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
With Pennsylvania facing a wave of retirees leaving the workforce with no savings, top state officials are working to head off its worst effects. A task force organized by Treasurer Joe Torsella has spurred an effort that now has key state lawmakers writing legislation to create a state-level retirement savings program. There are an estimated 2.1 million people in Pennsylvania who work for employers that offer no retirement savings account or pension plan, or one-third of the workforce.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in March to the lowest rate on record, as payrolls hit a new record. The state Department of Labor and Industry said Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9%. Pennsylvania’s rate had twice previously hit 4% since 1976, when the state’s records begin. Among states, Pennsylvania is tied for 31st. Non-farm payrolls rose 4,000, to a record high above 6 million.
It was a wet and stormy Easter weekend for many in Beaver County, but for some it was tougher than others. Some residents in East Rochester couldn’t even get to their homes, and others dealt with flooding issues. Some residents there are still dealing with flooding, property destruction, loss of utilities and major loss from the weekend storm, which left debris and mud behind. Bob Knox – the mayor of East Rochester – says as mayor he is responsible for public safety and he plans on having the streets department check the borough’s drain pipes and also plans to address the problems at Wednesday’s council meeting.
PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that pavement marking work on Route 68 (Third Street) in Beaver Borough, Beaver County will begin today, weather permitting. Pavement marking removal and replacement operations will occur on Route 68 between Buffalo Street and Dravo Avenue weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, May 3. Single-lane restrictions will occur.