The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 23-20 record and sit four games back in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club split the first two games of their series against Colorado. They lost the second game 10-4 on Wednesday night.
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MLB Game Recap
The Pirates lost 10-4 to the Rockies at PNC Park. The game had a rain-delayed start. A decisive six-run fifth inning by the visitors sealed the outcome. Starting pitcher Mitch Keller struggled, posting a line of 5.2 IP, including 6 ER, 7 H, 3 K, and 1 BB on 80 pitches. The bullpen saw relief appearances from Evan Sisk, Brandan Bidois, and Justin Lawrence. The game shifted early in the first inning. Oneil Cruz was doubled off second base by left fielder Jake McCarthy on a rare unassisted double play. Despite a solo home run by Ryan O’Hearn in the sixth, Pittsburgh could not overcome Mickey Moniak’s five-RBI birthday performance.
Standout Performer
Ryan O’Hearn was the offensive bright spot. He finished the night 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. He also had an RBI and two runs scored. His 392-foot blast to right-center in the sixth inning marked his sixth home run of the season. The hit briefly cut the deficit to two runs. O’Hearn’s multi-hit effort was crucial. It provided the only extra-base hits for a Pirates lineup. The lineup was held to just six total hits by Colorado pitching.
Key News & Notes
The Pirates officially recalled catcher Endy Rodriguez from Triple-A Indianapolis. This move was made to replace Joey Bart. Bart is sidelined with a foot injury. In other moves, the club recalled Brandan Bidois and optioned Cam Sanders. GM Ben Cherington expressed optimism that outfielder Jake Mangum could return shortly from his hamstring strain.
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Farm Report
- AAA Indianapolis: Davis Wendzel went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run. He also had 3 RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Louisville Bats.
- AA Altoona: Derek Berg finished 1-for-3 with 2 RBI. Altoona lost 9-4 to Harrisburg.
- High-A Greensboro: Shalin Polanco went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, though the Grasshoppers fell 3-2 to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
- Single-A Bradenton: Quentin Scherrer hit a two-run home run. He went 1-for-4 in a 10-6 loss to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.
- Rookie FCL Pirates: No Game Scheduled
Looking Ahead
