North Shore Nine

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their skid with a crisp 2–0 win over the Athletics, and North Shore Nine’s latest postgame show captured every angle of the night. DiNardo and Ryan opened by marveling at the lightning-fast pace—just 1 hour and 52 minutes, the quickest game at PNC Park in years. The story, though, was the electric pitching. Rookie Bubba Chandler bounced back from earlier struggles by striking out five over five shutout innings, flashing a fastball that repeatedly touched triple digits. Braxton Ashcraft followed with three perfect frames, carving through the Athletics’ potent lineup with a slider that generated eight whiffs on eleven swings.

While the Pirates’ offense remained quiet—only five hits—the difference came from solo homers by Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds. The hosts also highlighted Henry Davis’ steady work behind the plate, noting the Pirates’ dramatic ERA drop when he catches. With Paul Skenes, Chandler, and Ashcraft forming a core of “Hundo” arms, DiNardo and Ryan pointed to a bright 2026 rotation.

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