Bucs swing heavy bats against Braves

03/07/2006
Pirates at the plate: The Pirates took advantage of the fact that the wind was gusting out to right field. Top prospects Brad Eldred (fourth inning), Jose Bautista (fifth inning) and Nate McLouth (sixth inning) each had two-run home runs. Craig Wilson, Joe Randa and Ray Sadler pitched in with two hits apiece.
Braves at the plate: Wilson Betemit had two hits, including a two-out RBI double in the first inning off Pittsburgh starter Zach Duke. Ryan Langerhans doubled to lead off the second inning and scored on James Jurries' RBI single.
Pirates on the mound: Duke, the Pirates' potential Opening Day starter, allowed eight Braves to reach base in three innings, but he managed to keep the damage to a minimum, holding Atlanta to two runs on seven hits and a walk. Britt Reames held the Braves hitless for three innings to pick up the win.
Braves on the mound: Starter Chuck James limited the Pirates to one run on two hits in his two innings of work. Veteran lefty Mike Remlinger tossed a scoreless inning of relief.
Grapefruit League records: Pirates 5-1; Braves 2-4.
Up next: The Pirates will play road games on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET against the Reds in Sarasota and Wednesday night against the Yankees at 7:15 p.m. in Tampa. Tom Gorzelanny will start for the Bucs against the Reds, while Paul Maholm will start in the nightcap against New York.
John Thompson will start for the Braves on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m., when they travel to Lakeland to take on the Tigers.

Source: http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/