The Pirates go for sweep this afternoon in San Francisco. Jung Ho Kang’s eighth inning home run won Tuesday’s night game 4-3. The win put the Pirates one game behind the St Louis Cardinals and in a tie with the Miami Marlins for the second wild card spot. Miami lost to Cincinnati 6-3 while the Cardinals beat Houston 8-5. The Pirates open a three game series with the Marlins starting Friday night at PNC Park. Today’s starters are a dentist’s delight. Ivan Nova pitches for the Pirates. Matt Cain will start for the Giants. Airtime is 3:20 on WBVP-WMBA.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Steelers Veterans to sit again this week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at Heinz Field on Thursday night. And for the second consecutive week Coach Mike Tomlin will sit some of his offensive stars.
Running backs Le’Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams , quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown will not play. Center Maurkice Pouncey who didn’t play last week, will return to the field this week for the first time after missing the entire 2015 season. Tune into WBVP/WMBA for all the action live from Heinz Field this Thursday night.
Pirates on Fire on West coast !!!!!!
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their hot west coast trip by beating the San Francisco Giants for the second game in a row and are now 4-1 on this trip. The Bucs won two out of three against the Dodgers last weekend and now have another series win after taking the first two games from the Giants. The St. Louis Cardinals won beating the Houston Astros 8-5 keeping the Bucs at bay one game back for the second wild card. The Miami Marlins lost to the Reds 6-3 and are now tied with the Pirates. The Giants are now the first wild card after falling into second place in the National League West with last nights loss and the Los Angeles Dodgers thumping of the Phillies 15-5. Both the Giants and Cards have played two more games than the Pirates at this point in the season. The Pirates finish the west coast trip this afternoon as they go for a series sweep and a 5-1 road trip before they return home to PNC Park for the beginning of a six game home stand on Friday night against the Miami Marlins. The Bucs will send Ivan Nova to the mound looking for his third consecutive win since being acquired by the Yankees at the trading deadline. Nova is 9-6 with a 4.68 ERA overall on the season and will oppose Matt Cain who is 4-7 with a 5.47 ERA. First pitch on WBVP/WMBA is scheduled for 3:45 this afternoon with pre-game starting at 3:20 pm.
Cleveland’s Gordon Finally Practices
After a year suspension and a non-football injury, Cleveland wide receiver Josh Gordon finally practiced on Monday. It was the first time he practiced since December 26, 2014. Two months later Gordon was suspended indefinitely for multiple violations of the NFL Drug Policy. Meanwhile in New England, tight end Rob Gronkoski left Patriots joint practice with the Chicago Bears early. Team spokesman says it is lower body issue
Polanco leads Bucs with Four RBI’s
The Pittsburgh Pirates are now only one game out of the second wildcard after Gregory Polanco lead the Pirates to victory with a home run and four RBI’s Monday night from AT&T Park in San Francisco. Andrew McCutchen put a stop to a seventh inning rally with a sportscenter top 10 catch of the day. Ryan Vogelsong picked up his first win in three starts since returning from the disabled list earlier this month . It was an emotional return to San Fran for Vogelsong as this is the first time he has been back since leaving San Fran as a player. The series continues tonight as the Bucs look to continue their hot west coast trip winning 3 of 4 so far. The Bucs will send rookie Jamison Taillon (3-2, 2.85 ERA) to the hill against Jeff Smardzija (10-8, 4.23 ERA). Tune into WBVP/WMBA tonight. First pitch scheduled for 10:15 PM EDT.
Pirates Setback.
A Pirates pitcher has suffered a setback. Righthander Tyler Glasnow who, is sufferung from right shoulder discomfort, left his rehab start with AA Altoona on Sunday. Curve manager Joey Cora took out Glasnow after three innings. He was suffering the same discomfort that landed him on the disabled list. In Glasnow’s three innings he surrendered two hits, three walks, and five strikeouts. He threw 55-pitches.
Steelers Close Camp Today
After trying to dodge the rain Tuesday, the Steelers are scheduled to practice today at 3-pm. It will be the last day of camp at St. Vincent College. The camp moves to their facility on the City’s South Side. They practiced yesterday morning between 11am-1pm. They moved up the practice to avoid a potential rain storm which never came. The Steelers play their second preseason game Thursday night. The Philadelphia Eagles come to Heinz Field. Airtime on WBVP-WMBA is 5pm. Kickoff is 7pm.
Home Invasion, Rape And Robbery Reported In Aliquippa Over The Weekend
An Aliquippa woman called police Friday just before midnight to report that 3 men entered her home,unlawfully. One raped her at gunpoint, and the other 2 men participated, according to Police Chief Don Couch. Officer Scott Tapler and Beaver County Detective Patrick Young responded , and according to the criminal complaint filed in night court by District Judge Doug Loughner, Clarence Matthew Larue, of Tarentum, was arrested on 77 charges including, rape, robbery, burglary, criminal trespass and indecent assault. Larue is lodged in the Beaver County Jail and his bond was set at $150,000. Warrants have been issued for his 2 accomplices who face the same charges. As of this morning, the other men, Michael Guin and Malaki Helencamp, have not been apprehended.
Aliquippa K-9 Officer Gets A New Vehicle
Aliquippa’s new k-9 vehicle was delivered Sunday afternoon during the San Rocco celebration, according to Police Chief Don Couch. Frank Catroppa, CEO of Coast to Coast Communications donated the vehicle, and officers memorialized on the vehicle are: Willie Peluso, Jimmy Naim, Joe Catroppa, Frank’s late father, Ralph Pastine, and Chief William Alston.. Chief Couch tells Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that the police department, city and residents are grateful to Frank. He said, “We’re proud of his success, and remembering his hometown.” Officer Jim Brown is Cato’s handler.
Power Outage Reported At BF Jones Memorial Library In Aliquippa
The BF Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa was without power yesterday after lightning struck a pole near the book dropoff outside the library. Librarian Linda Helms was at the Center Supervisors meeting and she told Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that the internet was also knocked out shortly before 3 p-m. At around 7:30 last night, Duquesne Light was called and they said it would be a while before power is restored.