Monday's 8-0 victory against Florida was marked the first time the Pirates have posted four shutouts in the first 13 games of a season.
Last year, the Pirates did not notch their fourth shutout until the 109th game. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is the first time the Pirates got three shutouts in a four-game span since July 1982.
? Today, the Pirates will mark Earth Day by staging an "energy-free" game at PNC Park. According to the team, every dollar spent on electricity at the ballpark will be matched with a dollar for "natural energy resource development."
In cooperation with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the team will plant a tree in local parks for every home run hit by a Pirates player this season at PNC Park.
Fans who ride bicycles to the game will get $5 off any seat costing $12 or more. The discounts will be available at a kiosk on Federal Street.
? In minor-league news, double-A Altoona placed shortstop Brian Friday on the seven-day DL with a left ear infection. The Pirates are concerned because the infection has affected Friday's equilibrium.
Also, outfielder Jason Delaney was reassigned from Triple-A Indianapolis to Altoona.
? Jorge Cantu was a late scratch from the Marlins' lineup last night due to a sore left wrist.
Digits
23 ? Consecutive stolen bases by Nate McLouth
5 ? Times McLouth has been caught stealing in his career
1 ? Times McLouth has been caught stealing by a catcher
