Gameday 122: Pirates look to build off snapping losing streak

Bailey Falter vs Luis Castillo

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After snapping their 10-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to build off just their second win in August with a day game against the Mariners.

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run double but left with an ankle injury. The Pirates are bringing Alika Williams up from Indianapolis just in case Cruz cannot play.

Yasmani Grandal hit his fifth home run of the season, and David Bednar closed the game out after Paul Skenes pitched six innings of two-run ball.

The Pirates will send Bailey Falter to the mound, who will be opposed by Luis Castillo of the Mariners.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

DH - Oneil Cruz

C - Joey Bart

1B - Rowdy Tellez

LF - Bryan De La Cruz

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

CF - Michael A. Taylor

RF - Ji Hwan Bae

2B - Jared Triolo

Mariners Lineup

CF - Victor Robles

LF - Randy Arozarena

DH - Julio Rodrigez

2B - Jorge Polanco

1B - Justin Turner

3B - Dylan Moore

RF - Mitch Haniger

C - Mitch Garver

SS - Leo Rivas

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Bailey Falter (5-7, 4.07 ERA, 101.2 IP, 31 BB, 67 K)

SEA - Luis Castillo (10-11, 3.40 ERA, 148.1 IP, 40 BB, 148 K)

Today’s Feature

Malcom Nunez is coming into his own with Indianapolis

Yesterday’s Feature

Danny Carrion taking advantage of elite extension

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