Morning Rundown: Pirates defeat Nationals, German DFA, Grasshoppers come from behind win.

Pirates win after big second inning, Domingo German DFA, late home run propels Grasshoppers

Sep 06, 2024

A five-run second inning did a good job not only erasing that 12-0 no-hitter the Pirates suffered the day before and the three runs they gave up in the first to the Washington Nationals.

The offense scored nine runs in total, defeating the Nationals 9-4.

Bailey Falter pitched five innings, giving up three in the first but then blanking the Nationals over the last four. That earned him his seventh win of the season, with Dennis Santana, Carmen Mlodzinski, Kyle Nicolas, Joey Wentz, and Aroldis Chapman pitching to close the game.

Wentz made his Pirates debut but only got one batter out before being pulled. He allowed a hit and walked two as well. Of his 26 pitches, only 11 went for strikes.

Nick Gonzales drove in three while going 1-3. He drove in the first two on a single and then the third on a bases-loaded walk.

Oneil Cruz picked up his 32nd double of the season. Six total Pirates drove in runs on the day.

On Friday, Luis Ortiz will take the mound against DJ Herz.

As stated in the recap above, Joey Wentz was activated after being claimed off waivers earlier in the week. To make room, the Pirates designated Domingo German for assignment.

In seven games, two starts, German posted a 7.84 ERA with the Pirates, walking 13 batters in 20.2 innings pitched.

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After giving up the lead late, the Greensboro Grasshoppers rallied. A Hudson Head single tied the game, and PJ Hilson hit a home run to give them the lead and eventually the win.

Wilber Dotel struck out three in his three shutout innings, with Julian Bosnic, Darvin Garcia, Magdiel Cotto, and Elijah Birdsong throwing the rest of the way.

Mitch Jebb picked up a couple of hits, scored twice, and added to his system lead stolen base total.

Altoona Curve placed C Carter Bins on the 7-day injured list
C Geovanny Planchart assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers

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