North Shore Nine

The Pirates dropped the opener to the Guardians 10-7, and the latest episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. dives into all the frustrating details. Jim and Dougie start by discussing Oneil Cruz’s continued power surge from the leadoff spot and Bryan Reynolds finally showing signs of life with a three-hit night. Enmanuel Valdez added his first homer and three RBIs, as the offense showed rare signs of life.

But the story of the night? Another failed start from Carmen Mlodzinski, who once again couldn’t get through the lineup twice. Kyle Nicolas made it worse with a complete collapse in relief. The guys talk about how simple the solution should be: move Mlodzinski to the bullpen, send Nicolas down, and bring up a real starter from AAA.

They also hit on Reynolds’ baserunning blunder, Jack Suwinski‘s continued freefall, and how the Pirates’ refusal to make obvious moves continues to cost them wins.

Watch or listen now and join the postgame therapy session.