PITTSBURGH -- For all the buzz around PNC Park on Friday night, Chris Archer didn't dominate in his Pirates debut. But he still found a way to energize the crowd, and the Bucs found a way to win.
Archer allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings in his Pittsburgh debut, a 7-6 win over the Cardinals on Friday, three days after the Rays dealt him to the Bucs before the non-waiver Trade Deadline. Archer wasn't particularly sharp, but the home crowd of 26,773 nonetheless expressed its support -- and appreciation to have him on board -- with a standing ovation as he left the game in the fifth inning.