Top 8 - Twins at Pirates

Marte, who the Pirates reacquired when they traded Rob Mackowiak to the White Sox for in 2005, pitched in 65 games last year and had a 2.38 ERA. He is a quality left-hander out of the pen. Don't be surprised to hear his name come up in trade rumors around the trade deadline. That's a long way off, but the Pirates figure to be out of contention by then guys like Marte com in very handy in stretch drives for contending teams.
Jon Knott singles with two outs, and Juan Portes hit and infield single as the Twins try to put together a rally.

More than 6,000 people turned out for today's game. That's 11th best all-time in McKechnie Field history. Matt Tolbert grounds out to end the inning.

Pirates 4, Twins 3