Each Thursday from now until the start of the season, we will post a “throwback” video from the pirates.com archives.
Pirates’ center fielder Andrew McCutchen has blossomed into one of the rising stars in Major League Baseball. Last evening, McCutchen was awarded the Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year award. On August 1st, 2009, he absolutely dominated as the Bucs crushed the Nationals, 11-6. One of his best games of his rookie season, Cutch went 4 for 5 with three home runs, four runs scored, and six runs batted in. Here’s a look at his three bombs:
“It’s a three-homer night for the rookie!”
53 days until Opening Day.
Go Bucs
Previous Editions:
Stanley Cup Visits PNC Park
Ward Meets the Wall
Cordova, Rincon No-Hit Houston
Giles Climbs the Wall
Photo: Matt Freed/Post-Gazette
