Morning Rundown: Zander Mueth leaves game early, Pirates lose on Saturday

Mueth exits game early, Pirates on verge of sweep

Apr 13, 2025

RHP Zander Mueth left his start on Saturday early with an apparent injury. He was facing the third batter of the game when he appeared in pain and reached for his back (kind of like he was grabbing around his armpit).

The 2024 Florida Complex Player of the Year was charged for all three runs when each batter he allowed to reach base scored after Victor Cabreja replaced him in the game.

There has been no update on Mueth as of yet. The Marauders are already getting thin when it comes to their pitching staff. Peyton Stumbo, who pitched primarily out of the bullpen last year, started the home opener on Tuesday.

They’ve used a six-man rotation the last few years, but depending on who starts on Sunday, they could already be down to four available.

Jesus Clode was also placed on the injured list Saturday, with Adolfo Oviedo replacing him on the roster.

A grand slam by Elly De La Cruz proved the difference, as the Cincinnati Reds took game two of their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both teams were held to four runs apiece, the defense came on the grand slam and a miscue on a routine double play in the seventh inning.

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Alexander Canario hit his first home run as a Pirate, and Enmanuel Valdez hit an RBI double, representing the only runs on the night.

The Pirates will have to fight off a potential sweep for the third time this year (out of four series).

Carmen Mlodzinski will get the start for the Pirates, with Hunter Green expected to start for the Reds.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 pm ET.

Altoona Curve transferred LHP Dominic Perachi from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list
Bradenton Marauders place RHP Jesus Clode on the 7-day injured list
RHP Adolfo Oviedo assigned to Bradenton Marauders from DSL Pirates Gold
C Henry Davis recalled from Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians transferred SS Mike Jarvis to the Development List
Indianapolis Indians activated C Eli Wilson
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Chase Shugart to Indianapolis Indians

Top Exit Velocity

Matt Gorski - IND - 111.4 mph - Lineout
Nick Solak - IND - 106.8 mph - Single
Alexander Canario - PIT - 105.3 mph - Home Run
Darick Hall - IND - 105.4 mph - Single
Andrew McCutchen - PIT - 103.7 mph - Single

Top Pitch Velocity

Kyle Nicolas - PIT - 97.8 mph
Yohan Ramirez - IND - 97.3 mph
Yohan Ramirez - IND - 97.2 mph
Kyle Nicolas - PIT - 97.1 mph
Jose Garces - BRD - 96.9 mph

Most Whiffs

Anthony Solometo - ALT - 11
Connor Oliver - GBO - 10
Drake Fellows - IND - 10
Victor Cabreja - BRD - 9
Peter Strzelecki - IND - 9
Mike Burrows - IND - 9

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