Pirates break Four Game Skid

Gerrit Cole pitched a stellar six innings against the World Champion Chicago cubs. David Freese  had three hits to lead the Bucs to the 4 to 2 victory. Tony Watson loaded the bases in the ninth with the help of a David Freese error.  The Victory stops a four game losing skid for the Bucs. Game two of the series is Saturday afternoon at 2:20 pm air time is 1:55 pm on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. The Pirates will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound against Jake Arrietta.

Pirates lose fourth straight game.

After a 3 and 3 home stand the Pirates hit the road for a make-up game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Thursday afternoon. The Game was a make-up from the game that was rained out  last Thursday in Boston. The Pirates led most the game before the bottom fell out in the eighth inning  and the Pirates lost 4 to 3 dropping their fourth straight decision. The Pirates are now 3 and 7 on the new year. Pirates Broadcaster Joe Block has a recap of the game below. Push the Play button to hear it.

 

Midland Council To Consider Food Truck Permits Ordinance Tonight

Tonight Midland borough council will review an ordinance that would require food trucks to obtain a permit before selling meals in the borough. Under the proposed ordinance, the borough’s code enforcement officer would have to issue permits to the food trucks. The ordinance will be discussed during tonight’s meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the borough offices. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti will be there and will have a full report on A.M. Beaver County tomorrow morning beginning at 6:30 a.m.