Pirates Win 4-2 over White Sox

The Pirates beat the White Sox 4-2 Friday night at PNC Park. Paul Maholm pitched a great game going 7 innings, giving up one run on 3 hits. He lowered his ERA to 5.00 and his record is now 3-9. Matt Capps got his 4th save despite loading the bases and walking a run in, Capps isnt known for walking batters. Jack Wilson was back in the lineup tonight after being benched for 4 games and he went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and made a great backhand grab and throw to get a runner out in the 8th inning. Jose Bautista was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Xavier Nady was also 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's. Jon Garland took the loss for the White Sox(4-4). Former 1st rounder John Van Benschoten is being brought up to take Shawn Chacon's spot in the rotation and will make his first start tomorrow. Chacon is being moved back to the bullpen and pitched a perfect 8th inning tonight. The Pirates are now 29-38.