Pirates beat Phillies 2-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ross Ohlendorf became the third Pirates starting pitcher in as many days to win for the first time this season, limiting the slumping Philadelphia Phillies to five hits over seven innings in Pittsburgh’s 2-0 victory Friday night.

The Phillies’ seemingly ageless Jamie Moyer was masterful at age 47 in his 625th career start, but two infield singles by the Pirates that barely traveled 90 feet combined and the pitcher’s throwing error led to Philadelphia’s fourth loss in five games.

Ohlendorf (1-6) was 0-8 in 16 starts since Aug. 18 before striking out eight and walking one against a lineup that was missing the injured Chase Utley, Placido Polanco, Carlos Ruiz and was also without Shane Victorino, who was rested. The right-hander got key outs when needed, retiring Ben Francisco on a sliding catch by right fielder Lastings Milledge with two on in the sixth and pinch-hitter Victorino on a grounder with a runner on second an inning later.

Full story appears in Saturday’s edition of The Vindicator.