The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped the final of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, losing the series.
Mitch Keller had another rough outing, and his ERA now sits over five. He allowed five earned runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings pitched.
Although the offense mounted a comeback, the bullpen allowed three more runs, which was enough for the Dodgers to come out in front.
Rafael Flores, making his first start of the season, went 2-3 with a double and his first major league home run. The hero of Wednesday night, Tyler Callihan, pinch-hit for Esmerlyn Valdez, drawing a walk and hitting a triple.
Brandon Lowe hit his 16th home run of the season, and Spencer Horwitz went 2-5 with an RBI.
With a 35-34 record, the Pirates now open up a three-game weekend series against the Miami Marlins. Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Paul Skenes are the scheduled starters for the series.
Bradenton Marauders activated 3B Brent Iredale from the 7-day injured list
C Luke Scherrer assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders
C Camden Janik assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Greensboro Grasshoppers
C Shawn Ross roster status changed by Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 3B Davis Wendzel to Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Esmerlyn Valdez from Indianapolis Indians
Top Exit Velocity
Nick Cimillo - IND - 112.5 mph - Double
Derek Berg - IND - 110.3 mph - Home Run
Rafael Flores - PIT - 108.7 mph - Home Run
Enmanuel Valdez - IND - 107.7 mph - Home Run
Brent Iredale - BRD - 105.1 mph - Groundout
Top Pitch Velocity
Yohan Ramirez - PIT - 98.4 mph
Yohan Ramirez - PIT - 98.2 mph
Yohan Ramirez - PIT - 98.2 mph
Yunior Marte - IND - 98.2 mph
Yunior Marte - IND - 98.2 mph
Most Whiffs
Carlson Reed - GBO - 17
Levi Sterling - BRD - 11
Reinold Navarro - BRD - 8
Matt Ager - ALT - 7
Thomas Harrington - IND - 6
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Indianapolis Indians - 11 vs Columbus Clippers - 6
Top Hitter - Enmanuel Valdez: 2-4, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB, HR
Top Pitcher - Noah Murdock: 1.1 IP, H, 3 K
Altoona Curve - 0 vs Chesapeake Baysox - 4
Top Hitter - Ivan Brethowr: 1-3, BB
Top Pitcher - Alessandro Ercolani: 2 IP, H, BB, 5 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 5 vs Wilmington Blue Rocks - 9
Top Hitter - Easton Carmichael: 1-3, R, RBI, 2 BB, HR
Top Pitcher - Carlson Reed: 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Bradenton Marauders - 3 vs Tampa Tarpons - 1
Top Hitter - Eddie Rynders: 1-2, 2 RBI, 3B
Top Pitcher - Reinold Navarro: 3 IP, 2 H, 5 BB, 4 K
Bradenton Marauders - 1 vs Tampa Tarpons - 7
Top Hitter -Eddie King Jr.: 2-3, RBI
Top Pitcher - Levi Sterling: 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R (3 ER), 7 K
FCL Pirates - 1 vs FCL Twins - 7
Top Hitter - Carl Calixte: 2-3, RBI, BB, SB
Top Pitcher - Andres Silvera: IP, K
DSL Pirates Black - 3 vs DSL Tampa Bay
Top Hitter - Jesus Lizardo: 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Top Pitcher - Leudy Reyes: 1.2 IP, BB, K
DSL Pirates Gold - 2 vs DSL Cubs Red
Top Hitter - Gilbert Ramirez: 1-3, RBI, 2B
Top Pitcher - Justino Francisco: IP
