Morning Rundown: Paul Skenes suffers first loss, Pirates sign draft picks
Morning Rundown: Paul Skenes suffers first loss, Pirates sign draft picks
Skenes pitches into ninth for first time but still picks up first lost of major league career
For the first time in his major league career, Paul Skenes pitched into the ninth inning. Also, for the first time in his major league career, he was hit with a loss.
Skenes pitched 8.1 innings and allowed two runs, but the Pirates ended up losing a close one to the St. Louis Cardinals, evening the series at one game a piece.
Nick Gonzales drove in the only run of the day for the Pirates, an RBI single that scored Oneil Cruz.
It’s just the third time in 12 starts that Skenes has allowed more than one run in a start.
The Pirates will have an opportunity to win the series with Martin Perez on the mound with a day game before going on the road for six in Arizona and Houston.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signings of six draft picks, five on Monday and another on Tuesday.
The following players have signed recently,
3rd - LHP - Josh Hartle ($850,000)
6th - RHP - Matt Ager ($357,400)
7th - LHP - Connor Wietgrefe ($247,500)
8th - RHP - Gavin Adams ($172,500)
9th - SS - Duce Gourson ($187,500)
10th - Derek Berg ($172,500)
That means there are still 15 draft picks left to sign for the Pirates. They also haven’t made any undrafted free-agent signings as well.
Some quick injury notes that were announced today.
Bailey Falter will make a rehab start with Indianapolis on Wednesday
Jared Jones is playing catch on flat ground. The hope is to have a bullpen session this weekend.
Endy Rodriguez is now hitting from both sides. In early August, there will be a discussion about him hitting as a DH in some minor league games.
Braxton Ashcraft is expected back on the mound in 7-10 days. He had been on the IL with lateral forearm tightness.
Indianapolis Indians sent RHP Brad Case on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders
Indianapolis Indians activated LF Billy McKinney from the 7-day injured list
Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Hunter Stratton on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians transferred SS Mike Jarvis to the Development List
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Top Exit Velocity
Jack Suwinski - PIT - 111.5 mph - Double
Ke’Bryan Hayes - PIT - 109.5 mph - GIDP
Axiel Plaz - BRD - 106.8 mph - Home Run
Seth Beer - IND - 105.7 mph - Home Run
Yasmani Grandal - PIT - 105.3 mph - Single
Top Pitch Velocity
Paul Skenes - PIT - 100.8 mph
Paul Skenes - PIT - 100.2 mph
Paul Skenes - PIT - 100 mph
Paul Skenes - PIT - 99.9 mph
Paul Skenes - PIT - 99.9 mph
Most Whiffs
Domingo German - IND - 22
Patrick Reilly - GBO - 11
Paul Skenes - PIT - 11
Cy Nielson - GBO - 10
Valentin Linarez - GBO - 10
Indianapolis Indians - 13 vs Iowa Cubs - 6
Top Hitter - Seth Beer: 4-5, 4 R, 3 HR, 5 RBI
Top Pitcher - Ryan Borucki: IP, H, 3 K
Altoona Curve - 6 vs Erie Seawolves - 8
Top Hitter - Abrahan Gutierrez: 2-5, 2 RBI, 2B
Top Pitcher - Grant Ford: 4 IP, 2 H, BB, 3 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 9 vs Asheville Tourists - 5
Top Hitter - Josiah Sightler: 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR
Top Pitcher - Valentin Linarez: 2.1 IP, H, ER, 5 K
Bradenton Marauders - 2 vs Lakeland Flying Tigers - 5
Top Hitter - Axiel Plaz: 1-4, R, RBI, HR
Top Pitcher - Mike Walsh: 2 IP, K
FCL Pirates - 2 vs FCL Braves - 1
Top Hitter - Carlos Tirado: 1-3, 2B, RBI
Top Pitcher - Carlos Castillo: 3 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 3 K
DSL Pirates Black - 9 vs DSL Cubs Red - 6
Top Hitter - Kelvin Herrera: 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB
Top Pitcher - Luis Joseph: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 K
DSL Pirates Gold - 6 vs DSL Tampa Bay Rays - 3
Top Hitter - Cristian Jauregui: 2-5, 3 R, RBI, HR
Top Pitcher - Dariel Francia: 4.1 IP, 2 H, 8 K
5150, I mean 51-50
Nice to see the FCL Pirates win last night, and go into the final regular season game Thursday with a strong chance to make the Playoffs. And, the Top 3 or 4 in the order did not win it for them. Strong pitching by 4 different pitchers, giving up only 4 hits and 3 BB to win 2-1.