Gameday 113: Pirates look to rebound after disappointing loss to Padres

Marco Gonzales to pitch for the Pirates

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It was overall ugly for the Pirates on Tuesday, losing 6-0 while getting outhit by nearly three to one. Four different hitters struck out multiple times, including three by Bryan Reynolds.

The game was delayed due to rain, and then even further after, there was an issue draining the field. Things didn’t start back up completely until 9:40 pm ET and didn’t finish until a little after midnight.

Due to the rain, the bullpen had to pitch seven of the nine innings, a less-than-ideal start to the first of nine straight games.

Marco Gonzales will pitch for the Pirates, who will make his fourth start since returning from the injured list. He allowed four earned runs in 2.1 innings pitched.

The Padres will send Michael King to the mound. He is looking for his 10th win of the season. In his last start, on July 27, against the Baltimore Orioles, he struck out nine batters in 6.1 innings.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

1B - Rowdy Tellez

C - Yasmani Grandal

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

RF - Ji Hwan Bae

2B - Jared Triolo

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Padres Lineup

DH - Luis Arraez

LF - Jurickson Profar

2B - Xander Bogaerts

3B - Manny Machado

1B - Donovan Solano

CF - Jackson Merrill

C - Kyle Higashioka

RF - Bryce Johnson

SS - Tyler Wade

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Marco Gonzales (1-1, 3.72 ERA, 29 IP, 9 BB, 20 K)

SD - Michael King (9-6, 3.26 ERA, 124.1 IP, 45 BB, 144 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

Some of the FCL players made their debut last week for Bradenton, but overall, it was a rough week. They lost five of six against Palm Beach. Here's a look back at the most recent ‘This Week in Bradenton.’

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Today’s Feature

Ethan is back with a look at the payroll implications of the trade deadline for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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