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Then Castro strikes out looking.

Velasquez strikes out the side in the 5th

2 out single by Delay is all the Bucs can muster

Velasquez 90 pitches through 6 innings. Interesting to see where Shelton goes from there. Guess when they come back from break we'll know if we're seeing the hug fest

6 shutout innings for Vinnie V . 2hits 8k's

Cutch one out single in the 6th. Let's get him around

Velasquez out for the 7th

1-2-3 go the Reds, Velasquez strikes out number 10 for the last out of the inning on his 100th pitch

Wow. I think that's the strongest start in a string of strong starts. Technically, Hill's start yesterday wasn't a "quality start," but 5 IP, 1 ER is actually better than the technical definition of a QS, at least 6 IP and no more than 3 ER. The starting pitching has just been phenomenal during this run.

I would think an argument could be made that at the present time the Pittsburgh Pirates have the best starters in MLB.



I think V is up to 100 pitches???? I'd love to see a complete game but a sweep way more important.