Pirates Report: March 17

ORIOLES 13, PIRATES 3:

Ross Ohlendorf was tagged for six earned runs in three innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 13-3 to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday before a crowd of 5,158 at .

Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double for the Pirates (8-13).

Jake Fox hit two home runs for the Orioles (9-9), his sixth and seventh of the spring.

McKechnie Field featured green bases in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

UP NEXT (MARCH 18):

The Pirates visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in Clearwater, with Brad Lincoln facing Roy Oswalt in a 1:05 p.m. start.

Chris Resop, Jose Veras, Mike Crotta and Chris Leroux are also expected to pitch
for the Pirates.