James McDonald (SP)

Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while ...

Pirates pitcher James McDonald struck out a season-high 11 batters in Thursday's contest against Washington. He allowed three earned runs off four hits during his time on the mound, but issued just one walk. McDonald has now struck out 50 batters over 50 1/3 innings of work so far this season. He improved to 3-2 on the year as the Pirates beat the Nationals, 5-3.

James McDonald carried a no-hitter through five innings in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Nationals.

Andrew McCutchen homered twice, James McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out a career-high 11, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Thursday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald allowed one run on four hits in eight innings against ...

Pirates pitcher James McDonald wasn't rewarded for his solid start on Friday night versus the Astros. He allowed one run off four hits over his eight innings of work. Unfortunately his teammates couldn't muster a single run of support for him and Pittsburgh fell to Houston, 1-0. McDonald struck out eight batters and issued two walks in the outing. He dropped to 2-2 on the season and owns a 2.42 ERA. ...

Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald has been using his slider when he is behind in ...

Pirates starter James McDonald was able to notch his second win of the season during Saturday night's contest against the Reds. McDonald, who was making his sixth start of the year, allowed just one run on six hits over 6 1/3 innings in the 3-2 win. The lone run he surrendered came in the bottom in the seventh inning on a RBI single off the bat of Scott Rolen. He was pulled after throwing 99 pitches...

Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald struck out a career-high 10 batters in his win over ...

Pirates starter James McDonald had an outstanding performance on Monday night in a win at Atlanta. McDonald improved to 1-1 on the season as he struck out 10 batters through 7 2/3 innings. He was given plenty of run support behind him against Atlanta's Mike Minor and cruised to the victory. McDonald allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks over his 7 2/3 frames with his 10 Ks. McDonald...

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