The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 39-40 record following a narrow series-opening loss at home. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped a tight decision to the Seattle Mariners. They provided significant injury updates on several key young players.
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MLB Game Recap
Pittsburgh fell 3-2 to the Mariners on Tuesday night, failing to hold an early two-run advantage. Starting pitcher Mitch Keller took the loss despite a quality start. He allowed three runs over six-plus innings. The bullpen then provided three scoreless, hitless frames. The game’s momentum shifted in the seventh inning. Hometown product Cole Young hit a go-ahead, two-run home run. It soared into the right-field bleachers.
Standout Performer
Bryan Reynolds returned to the lineup and finished 1-for-3 with a walk and a run safely reaching third base. His ninth-inning single extended his active on-base streak to 28 games. It tied his own 2023 mark for the longest single-season streak by a Pirates player since 2005. Reynolds was steady at the top of the order. This provided a spark for an offense that outhit Seattle. However, the offense stranded nine runners in total.
Key News & Notes
Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona today. He is recovering from a right forearm strain. Starting pitcher Jared Jones has been sidelined with a right elbow contusion. He engaged in light catching on Tuesday. Jones is scheduled to throw a bullpen session today to determine his availability for Saturday. Additionally, outfielder Bryan Reynolds is officially back in the lineup after a brief absence due to left groin discomfort.
Farm Report
- Indianapolis (AAA): Ronny Simon went 2-for-4 with a double. He also had an RBI in a 7-2 loss to the RailRiders. This performance was one of the few offensive highlights for the Indians.
- Altoona (AA): Jack Brannigan hit a home run and a double. He finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored. These efforts led the Curve to a 9-4 victory.
- Greensboro (A+): Brian Sanchez appeared as a late-game substitute. He went 1-for-1 with an RBI double. Despite his performance, Greensboro suffered a 14-5 loss to the Emperors.
- Bradenton (A): Richard Ramirez finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs in a 16-6 defeat against the Cardinals.
- FCL Pirates (R): Zander Muñiz took the loss. He had a strong outing, allowing just one run on one hit over 3.2 innings in a 4-1 loss to the Rays.
Looking Ahead
The Pirates continue their home series against Seattle tonight at 6:40 PM. Braxton Ashcraft (6-3, 3.18 ERA) is the probable starter for Pittsburgh against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (6-5, 3.94 ERA).
Keller gave the team a quality start. However, a 2-for-8 performance with runners in scoring position left too many potential runs on the table. What do you think?
