If a team throws 2 shut-outs in a row and don't have enough pitchers for the next game, I say the problem is bullpen usage.
There are always days when a pitcher doesn't have their stuff, but this is at least the 4th time we've done this to a reliever this year because we are no prepared. Bednar, Nicolas, Mlodzinski and now Heller have all been hung to dry.
Shelton should have brought him in the sixth so the hitters would have a couple of at bats to try to comeback, lol. Hey Derek the saying goes save the best for last not the save the worst.
This season has brought some of the very worst relief pitching I have witnessed in my almost 50 years of following the Pirates. This is unreal, but real!
MLB to umps: we don't want sweeps.
4 of 6 over two “good” teams. That’s a good week. Hopefully they keep the series winning streak up vs the Cards.
difference of late is Tellez, Oneil, Chapman and Reynolds showing up
Winning 2 of 3 will serve the Bucs well as long as they keep doing it.
Actually converting on opportunities to sweep a team will serve them better.
Without a doubt but 2 outta 3 ain’t bad 😁😁
If a team throws 2 shut-outs in a row and don't have enough pitchers for the next game, I say the problem is bullpen usage.
There are always days when a pitcher doesn't have their stuff, but this is at least the 4th time we've done this to a reliever this year because we are no prepared. Bednar, Nicolas, Mlodzinski and now Heller have all been hung to dry.
Welp no #32 or sweep today…..97 left and #32 would be,great against the Cards on Tuesday.
Shelton should have brought him in the sixth so the hitters would have a couple of at bats to try to comeback, lol. Hey Derek the saying goes save the best for last not the save the worst.
Hate it for Heller. Imagine what he's feeling right now. GMBC, that's a different story.
OMG! He got out of the inning AND he lowered his era. A star in the making. SMH
He's at over 40 pitches this inning. You would like him to finish to save everyone else, but he might have to be pulled.
LET ONEIL PITCH!!!
This season has brought some of the very worst relief pitching I have witnessed in my almost 50 years of following the Pirates. This is unreal, but real!
So how long before Heller is DFA'D...
He should already be DFA'D. This is what happens though when your owner is cheap. Bums like this get to play in the Big Leagues.
I think I figured out why we can’t sweep a series….
His ERA went up (so far) from 45.00 to 72.00….
And climbing....
Clean out your locker Heller...Your time in Pittsburgh and the majors for that matter is over. YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!
Disaster.
Heller has faced 12 batters as a Pirate, and 9 of them have reached base. That is .... Not good.