We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Karstens' six strong innings lead Pirates to shutout of Cubs

Friday, August 1, 2008

CHICAGO (AP) -- Two of their best players got traded. Their opponent was on a roll. This looked like a bad time for the new-look Pirates to visit Wrigley Field. Instead, Pittsburgh made a strong showing in a 3-0 victory that ended the Chicago Cubs' five-game winning streak Friday behind a strong performance from Jeff Karstens. Coming off a four-game sweep at Milwaukee that boosted their lead in the NL Central to five games, the Cubs stumbled against a team that just traded outfielders Jason B ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.