Philadelphia rookie left-handers Joe Savery and Josh Outman had forgettable outings, however. The duo yielded a combined nine earned runs in 2 2-3 innings.
"It was the first time that Savery and Outman have been out, and that's OK," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said about the non-roster invitees. "They have real good arms and they have real good stuff."
Savery, the Phillies' top pick in the amateur draft, squandered a 5-1 lead in the fourth when Josh Wilson hit a two-run single and Nate McLouth followed with a three-run homer.
"It's kind of taking the good with the bad. I know my stuff is good enough," the 22-year-old Savery said.
He allowed five runs and four hits while striking out two and walking one.
"It's just a matter of learning to locate it and not throwing spinners up there," Savery said.
The 23-year old Outman also struggled. In 1 2-3 innings, he allowed four runs and five hits while finishing with two strikeouts.
While the Phillies' young arms endured growing pains, Pittsburgh's spot starter responded in a pinch.
Phil Dumatrait, forced to start when Tom Gorzelanny was scratched with left shoulder tightness, threw two scoreless innings.
"He responded well," Pirates manager John Russell said. "He was a little erratic early on, but he made adjustments and made some pitches when he had to."
Notes:
The Phillies hired Bonnie D. Clark as vice president of
communications. Clark takes the role from Larry Shenk, whose 44
years with the Phillies made him the longest-tenured PR person in
baseball. ... Third baseman Pedro Feliz is 4-for-5 in his first two
games with the Phillies. ... The teams play again Friday in
Bradenton.
