Bucs Win 3-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates won tonight over the Dodgers 3-1, snapping a 3-game losing streak. Ian Snell(5-4) pitched a great game, going 8 innings allowing six hits, one run, while striking out 6. He lowered his ERA to 2.94. Matt Capps pitched a perfect ninth inning to get his first save in his new closer role. Xavier Nady hit his 8th home run. The Pirates are now 24-31 and have retaken 2nd place by percentage points over the Cardinals who are 23-30. Both teams are 6.5 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers(31-25).