Article: Pirates' Andy LaRoche out with knee injury

- Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche wasn't in the lineup Friday against the Houston Astros. LaRoche's right knee was bruised and stiff after being hit by a pitch from the New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey on Thursday. "Hopefully, it's just a one-day thing," Pirates manager John Russell said. LaRoche took a few swings in the cage before last night's game and was available to pinch hit.

- Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson was back in the lineup last night after missing a game because of a stomach virus.

- According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen is the second player since 1947 to record a stolen base and three runs scored in his major-league debut. Cleveland's ...

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