Bottom of the 5th

Guess it's spring training for broadcasters, too.

Former Pirate pitcher and current announcer Steve Blass said he was doing five innings today, choosing not to put any undue strain on his vocal chords this early in the spring.

(Actually, Blass has some high-school buddies in town and wants to watch the game with them.)

The Pirates go down quietly against new Ray pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu and trail 4-1.