Morning Rundown: Pirates win big in Milwaukee, David Bednar makes rehab appearance
Morning Rundown: Pirates win big in Milwaukee, David Bednar makes rehab appearance
Pirates kick off series with Brewers with an offensive explosion
The Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs on their way to a massive 12-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Only Michael A. Taylor and Jared Triolo failed to pick up a hit for the Pirates’ offense, with four players getting multiple hits. Rowdy Tellez and Bryan Reynolds stayed hot, picking up two hits, one of which was a home run.
Quinn Priester has had a rough time pitching in the majors, and the offense has not given him much run support.
He allowed two runs (one earned) in six innings while striking out eight on his way to the first win of the season, the fourth of his major league career.
The eight strikeouts were a career-high for Priester as well.
Martin Perez has a chance to clinch the series for the Pirates, with Paul Skenes also expected to pitch on Thursday.
David Bednar and Ryan Borucki made rehab appearances for the Altoona Curve on Tuesday.
The left-handed Borucki was the first to enter the game, needing just 14 pitches to get through 1.2 innings, striking out two.
Bednar pitched a single inning, striking out a hitter and throwing 17 pitches, 12 for strikes.
Getting both back would be a massive boost to the Pirates bullpen. Borucki hasn’t pitched for the Pirates since April 5. Bednar pitched last in the majors on June 19.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve
Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP David Bednar on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve
Bradenton Marauders activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the 7-day injured list
Bradenton Marauders activated RHP Landon Tomkins from the 7-day injured list
Bradenton Marauders activated C Justin Miknis
OF Angel Aquino assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold
Indianapolis Indians sent LF Billy McKinney on a rehab assignment to Greensboro Grasshoppers
Greensboro Grasshoppers transferred LHP Hunter Barco to the Development List
Greensboro Grasshoppers activated RHP JP Massey from the 7-day injured list
Greensboro Grasshoppers activated LHP Julian Bosnic from the 7-day injured list
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RF Edward Olivares to Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Justin Bruihl outright to Indianapolis Indians
C July Vittini assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold
Indianapolis Indians released CF Canaan Smith-Njigba
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Top Exit Velocity
Esmerlyn Valdez - BRD - 109.4 mph - Home Run
Omar Alfonzo - BRD - 108.6 mph - Home Run
Jack Suwinski - PIT - 107.4 mph - Groundout
Jack Suwinski - PIT - 107.2 mph - Single
Joshua Palacios - PIT - 106.8 mph - Home Run
Top Pitch Velocity
Dennis Santana - PIT - 96.4 mph
Dennis Santana - PIT - 95.9 mph
Dennis Santana - PIT - 95.9 mph
Quinn Priester - PIT - 95.7 mph
Quinn Priester - PIT - 95.6 mph
Most Whiffs
Quinn Priester - PIT - 14
Carlson Reed - BRD - 13
Valentin Linarez - GBO - 10
Dennis Santana - PIT - 8
Tyler Samaniego - ALT - 8
Wilber Dotel - GBO - 8
Indianapolis Indians - PPD
Altoona Curve - 4 vs Bowie Baysox - 0
Top Hitter - Tsung-Che Cheng: 1-4, R, HR, 3 RBI
Top Pitcher - Tyler Samaniego: 2 IP, 3 H, BB, 3 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 9 vs Winston Salem Dash - 11
Top Hitter - Jack Brannigan: 2-5, 2 R, RBI, HR, BB
Top Pitcher - Valentin Linarez: 2.2 IP, 4 K
Bradenton Marauders - 6 vs Jupiter Hammerheads - 3
Top Hitter - Esmerlyn Valdez: 2-3, 2 R, HR, BB,
Top Pitcher - Carlson Reed: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
FCL Pirates - 2 vs FCL Red Sox - 3
Top Hitter - Yordany De Los Santos: 2-3, R, RBI, 2B
Top Pitcher - Noah Takacs: 1.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Why not try and swing a trade for Dylan Carlson, honestly? Cards need pitching. I don't know what's wrong with the guy but he looked like a really good young switch hitting CF in '21 and '22 and the Cards haven't exactly been the most functional show on earth since then. A bit of a history taking walks and with some baserunning value, too. He's listed as a guy who played through injury in '23. Shut him down for a month and aim at calling him up mid-August. Might take a minor overpay in division but wouldn't cost much.
Welp
https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1811101327432311268
Not so near a deal on Ward.