The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 19-17 record following a difficult road loss to open their series in Arizona. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a lopsided 9-0 shutout. The team was navigating suspensions for both their manager and a key reliever during this time.
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MLB Game Recap
The Pirates were shut out 9-0 by Arizona, managing just two hits against starter Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks bullpen. Starter Bubba Chandler (1-4) took the loss, posting a line of 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 K, and 6 walks on 92 pitches. The turning point arrived in the sixth inning. Reliever Yohan Ramirez surrendered five runs. This included a two-run double to Geraldo Perdomo. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh offense finished a dismal 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
Standout Performer
Jared Triolo: 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .222 AVG, .300 OBP, .296 SLG. Triolo broke up Eduardo Rodriguez’s no-hitter with a two-out double in the fifth inning. It was one of only two hits for the club all night. His double was the lone offensive highlight. The team left five runners on base. They struggled to find any rhythm against the National League’s worst-ranked ERA.
Key News & Notes
Manager Don Kelly served a one-game suspension Tuesday, leaving bench coach Kristopher Negron to manage the game. Reliever Chris Devenski also began a two-game suspension and was fined for intentionally throwing at a Reds rookie on Saturday. These absences left the Pirates shorthanded as they attempt to remain competitive in a tight NL Central race.
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Farm Report
- AAA: Alika Kelly (1-4, 6.38 ERA, 18 K): Indianapolis (12-21) hosts Omaha today with Kelly looking to snap a personal losing streak and stabilize the rotation.
- AA: Derek Berg (1-4, 3B, 2 RBI): Altoona defeated Bowie 4-3. Berg hit a clutch seventh-inning triple that drove in Lonnie White Jr. and Duce Gourson.
- High-A: Easton Carmichael (2-4, 3 RBI, R): Greensboro beat Greenville 11-9. Carmichael’s late-inning production helped the Grasshoppers overcome three defensive errors.
- Low-A: Antonio Pimentel (1-1, HR, RBI, R): Bradenton beat Dunedin 3-2. Pimentel delivered a tie-breaking solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.
- FCL: Anyiello Lee (4-5, HR, 4 RBI, R, SB): The FCL Pirates beat the Twins 8-4. Lee’s dominant four-hit performance and power display powered their victory.
Looking Ahead
Paul Skenes (4-2, 3.18 ERA) takes the mound tonight in Arizona looking to even the series. He will face righty Michael Soroka (4-1, 4.70 ERA) with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM at Chase Field.
