Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton tossed seven strong innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks, but he just didn't receive enough offensive support. Morton settled for a no-decision after he left a 2-all game.
The right-hander tossed five scoreless innings before Arizona scored twice in the sixth inning to tie the game. Morton was charged with two runs on seven hits and three walks, while striking out six. He's settled for two straight no-decisions and has allowed two earned runs in three straight starts.
Morton returns to the hill Friday at San Francisco. Morton lost to San Francisco in his season debut June 13, allowing four runs (two earned) in five innings.