Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton earned his third win in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Marlins, giving up four runs (three earned) on nine hits while striking out six and walking none.
The Pirates have won each of Morton's last three starts, and his performance Saturday gives him a 3-2 record, 3.59 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB ratio in 42 2/3 innings heading into Thursday's start against the Cardinals.