First look at Ashcraft, the sinker looks good, giving up hard contact right now, but I like the movement and if he’s able to command it I like his chances to remain a starter.
Pirates often went with a lineup a lot like this one last year. Hope the pencilled-in starters for 2025 (bart, Hayes, Pham, etc) represent a strong upgrade.
First look at Ashcraft, the sinker looks good, giving up hard contact right now, but I like the movement and if he’s able to command it I like his chances to remain a starter.
He set-up the first batter in his second inning, high fastball in with an 0-2 count tunneled with a wicked curve to freeze him on the 1-2 pitch.
A couple extra base hits off a good pitcher.
Unable to watch, was Keller removed for health reasons or sucky reasons?
Back out, but still not throwing strikes.
TJ for Gerrit Cole.
no like. bummer for him.
nearly 2000 IP. man. wonder what's the record for latest first TJ?
Verlander? I think his first was in 2020. Won the CY when he came back.
great call!
Pirates often went with a lineup a lot like this one last year. Hope the pencilled-in starters for 2025 (bart, Hayes, Pham, etc) represent a strong upgrade.
Beat em Bucs!