It took ten innings but the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night by the score of 4-3.  On a night where the Braves had to go straight to the bullpen due to an injury to Mike Hampton, the Pirates knew they would have some opportunities and eventually took advantage of them.

Xavier Nady singled in Nyjer Morgan for the game winning run in the top of the 10th inning.  Nady had a great series against the Braves, lets hope he continues to stay hot during the next series.

Zach Duke shut out the Braves for five innings but gave up three runs on three hits.  Tyler Yates earned the win by pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

The Pirates do have to worry about an injury to Jack Wilson however.  He left the game in the 7th inning while running out a ball.  Hopefully he just tweaked the calf, and he will be day to day.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Xavier Nady and John Grabow to one year contracts.  Nady will receive $3.3 million in 2008 while Grabow will earn $1.1 million.

Nady is very well worth the month, but is Grabow?  Time will tell I suppose.  But as a Pirates fan, you would hope they would just shell out five million a year and sign Nady long term.  Even a three or four year deal would do.

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