Pirates pitcher Vance Worley turned in a masterful effort Monday, giving up four hits and one walk while striking out three and recording his first career complete-game shutout in his team's 5-0 win over the Giants.
Worley (4-1) opened the game by tossing four perfect innings, and he managed to face the minimum through seven innings thanks to two double plays and one caught-stealing. Hunter Pence threatened the CGSHO with a two-out triple in the ninth, but Worley was able to slam the door immediately and finish the gem with 100 pitches on the nose. He owns a 2.54 ERA and 30:8 K:BB ratio in 49 2/3 innings after the excellent effort. Worley is slated to take on the Diamondbacks Saturday.