Pirates Announce Andrew Heaney News After Leaving Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney is amid a strong 12th MLB season. It has been an up-and-down career for the veteran left-hander, but his performance in Pittsburgh thus far has been among his best.

Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney left his start Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning because of left calf cramping. Heaney threw a wild pitch that went to the backstop, and an athletic trainer immediately visited the mound.

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney left his start in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent injury. Heaney threw a wild pitch that went to the backstop, and

Henry Davis hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia after the slumping Phillies placed star first baseman Bryce Harper on the injured list before the game with right wrist inflammation.

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking a cautious approach with first baseman Bryce Harper. Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters that Harper would not play in Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as he deals with a "lingering wrist issue.

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The Pirates are 1-3 over their last four games and coming off a series loss to the Astros. However, Pittsburgh has won four of the last five with Falter pitching. The Phillies are 1-6 in the past seven games and lost the past two series ahead of the Keystone State rivalry.