Maholm Seeking Consistency

Paul Maholm pitched the first complete-game shutout of his career in the Pirates' 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros Tuesday at PNC Park. The lefty is hoping to get on a roll after tossing the three-hit gem. PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko spoke with Maholm.

GVB-- Reflecting on your performance that first pitch is so important for you isn't it?

PM-- Yeah it is. As long as I can get ahead and prove that I'm around the zone so that I can get them to swing at my pitch and not get behind 2-1 or 3-1 and have to just groove one. They are big league hitters and they're going to punish that. Hopefully I can just continue to get ahead and throw the sinker down in the zone. To hear the rest of George Von Benko's interview with Pirates' pitcher Paul Maholm. Listen to Audio