Morning Rundown: Pirates comeback in ninth, win in extra-innings against Giants
Morning Rundown: Pirates comeback in ninth, win in extra-innings against Giants
Pirates score four runs in the ninth, walk-off in extra innings
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored four runs in the ninth inning to tie the game before a Nick Gonzales first-pitch single up the middle won it for them in extra-innings.
It was Oneil Cruz who stole the show, picking up three hits on the night, including two doubles. He also had not only one but two batted balls that traveled 120+ mph off the bat. They currently stand as the two hardest-hit balls in the majors this season.
Martin Perez allowed four runs, but only two were earned, across his 4.1 innings pitched on the day. He was followed by Luis Ortiz, who pitched 2.2 innings out of the bullpen.
David Bednar pitched the tenth inning, striking out a batter and picking up his third win of the season.
With the first win out of the way, having to face Logan Webb as well, the Pirates will have Jared Jones and Paul Skenes on the mound for the next two games.
The Pirates announced their third Hall of Fame class on Tuesday, with Jim Leyland, Barry Bonds, and Manny Sanguillen all to be inducted on August 24.
Leyland managed the Pirates’ early 90s playoff runs. Bonds was the NL MVP during the 1990 and 1992 seasons. Sanguillen was part of two World Series teams during the 1970s.
SS Wesley Zapata assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates
Greensboro Grasshoppers sent RHP Scott Randall on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates
Greensboro Grasshoppers activated RHP Jaycob Deese from the 7-day injured list
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled SS Ji-Hwan Bae from Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Ryder Ryan to Indianapolis Indians
Bradenton Marauders sent CF Enmanuel Terrero on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates
OF Juan Machado assigned to FCL Pirates from DSL Pirates Gold
RHP Will Kobos retired
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Top Exit Velocity
Oneil Cruz - PIT - 121.5 mph - Double
Oneil Cruz - PIT - 120.4 mph - Single
Oneil Cruz - PIT - 116.3 mph - Double
Jared Triolo - PIT - 108 mph - Groundout
Nick Gonzales - PIT - 107.8 mph - Lineout
Top Pitch Velocity
Kyle Nicolas - PIT - 99.8 mph
David Bednar - PIT - 99 mph
Kyle Nicolas - PIT - 98.8 mph
David Bednar - PIT - 98.7 mph
Kyle Nicolas - PIT - 98.7. mph
Most Whiffs
Hung-Leng Chang - BRD - 11
JP Massey - GBO - 9
Quinn Priester - IND - 9
Martin Perez - PIT - 8
Hunter Furtado - BRD - 6
Indianapolis Indians - 18 vs Iowa Cubs - 6
Top Hitter - Henry Davis - 2-5, 4 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 2B, HR, SB
Top Pitcher - Connor Sadzeck - IP, H, 2 BB, 3 K
Altoona Curve - 1 vs Erie SeaWolves - 11
Top Hitter - Francisco Acuna: 1-3, RBI, 2B
Top Pitcher - Valentin Linarez: 3 IP, H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 2 vs Greenville Drive - 15
Top Hitter - Charles McAdoo: 0-2, 2 BB, 2 SB
Top Pitcher - Luis Peralta: IP, BB, 2 K
Bradenton Marauders - 4 vs Dunedin Blue Jays - 6
Top Hitter - Sergio Campana: 2-4, R, HR, 2B, RBI
Top Pitcher - Danny Carrion: 2 IP, 3 K
FCL Pirates - 9 vs FCL Rays - 3
Top Hitter - Jhonny Severino: 2-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Top Pitcher - Jose Garces: 3 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K
One thing about Hank outside of the stats that's clearly obvious is that he's abandoned his Driveline stance in favor of his original.
Now of course that original stance didn't exactly light up big league pitchers last year either, but you have to give them credit for real, intentional player dev here.
Call him up already:
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