Friday, February 29, 2008

Top of the 9th

The Pirates put the opener in the hands of new pitcher Hector Carrasco. And with the threat of a tie - yes, spring training games can thankfully end without a winner - looming, the crowd is beginning to thin a bit.

Casey Smith, No. 74 himself, gives the Phillie-friendly crowd a jolt when he hits a home run that lands on the roof of the Boys and Girls Club.

A masterstroke of managing by Charlie Manuel, keeping this guy in the game.

What foresight!

5-4, bottom of the ninth. The Pirates' winning ways are in jeopardy.

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