51 Wandy Rodriguez, SP

Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez fell behind early Tuesday against the Cubs, but managed to hold on long enough for a quality start and the win.

Rodriguez allowed three runs in the second inning, on four hits, but otherwise held the Cubs silent all game long.  He ultimately allowed just the three runs on six hits in six innings of work, while striking out five batters and walking none.

He needed just 87 pitches to finish his six innings of work. He exited the game down 3-0, but the Pirates rallied back in the bottom half of the sixth to put him in line for the win. Pittsburgh would hold on for a 5-4 victory, Rodriguez's fifth of the season. He lowered his ERA to 3.40.

Rodriguez is expected to make his next start Sunday, against the Brewers. He had his worst start of the season against the Brewers in April, but bounce back to limit them to one run in seven innings May 15. 

Pirates starter Wandy Rodriguez picked up his fourth win on Wednesday night against the Brewers. He allowed one run on six hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory.

The left-hander had little trouble with Milwaukee over his first six frames and surrendered a solo homer to Rickie Weeks in the seventh for his lone damage. He threw 63 of his 97 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 3.25.

Rodriguez (4-2) also struck out five and walked one.

His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Cubs. When Rodriguez faced Chicago on April 3, he worked 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a win.