Perez impressive, but Pirates fall

03/29/2006
Red Sox at the plate: Wily Mo Pena, who started in center field, went 2-for-3 with an RBI double. Trot Nixon, making a rare start in the leadoff spot, belted a two-run single.
Pirates at the plate: Pittsburgh put together a two-run rally against Curt Schilling in the fourth, with Jose Castillo (RBI single) and Chris Duffy (fielder's choice RBI) accounting for the scoring output. Jody Gerut produced two hits and scored a run.
Red Sox on the mound: Schilling, making his final tuneup before Opening Day, surrendered six hits and two runs over four innings, walking one and striking out two. Closer Keith Foulke was sharp again, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.
Pirates on the mound: Left-hander Oliver Perez was impressive, allowing three hits and one run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven. Perez will next pitch Monday on the road against the Brewers in the season opener.
Grapefruit League records: Red Sox 9-17-1; Pirates 15-14.

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