Paul Skenes was driving down Perry Highway in Wexford just past seven o’clock Monday night when the Pirates superstar pitcher made a pit stop. It was a Little League field.
Skenes signed autographs for over two hours, connecting with Pittsburgh's next generation.
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Pittsburgh needed the bottom of its order to beat one of baseball’s hottest relievers. With some shortened approaches, the Pirates did just that, snagging a much-needed win over the Marlins 🎥
Konnor Griffin told me he’s headed down to Florida tomorrow to rehab down there on his forearm. Makes sense with the team headed west.
Said he’ll be down there for a week or so and see what happens.
Final from PNC Park: The Pirates beat the Marlins 3-2.
Pittsburgh got to one of baseball's best relievers in the eighth. Bubba Chandler pitched well to start.
PIT is 36-35.
Montgomery works out of the jam to stop any further damage. We're headed to the bottom of the sixth tied at 2-2.
Bubba Chandler's final line:
5.2 IP
2 ER
3 H
6 K
1 BB
Montgomery allows a single through the left side that scores a runner and ties the game. It's now second and third.
Kyle Stowers is banged up at third after a throw behind. Pirates challenge the play at third. The game will be tied regardless.
Now Chandler hits a batter after a challenge. Two free passes this inning after zero the first five innings.
Don Kelly comes out to talk to Chandler and eventually pulls him.
Deja vu. Bryan Reynolds makes a leaping catch at the wall for the third time in three games in left field. He couldn't last night because he was the designated hitter.
Marlins are on to pitcher No. 3 of the day with two outs in the third. The bullpen is well rested for this bullpen day today after throwing just one inning last night.