◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent SS Konnor Griffin on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆HOT BATNick Gonzales: .306 AVG, 4 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMERafael Flores Jr. 1-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERRecalled LHP Evan Sisk from Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 1.29 ERA, 6 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Noah Murdock to Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 6th in the NL in strikeouts (175)◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Khristian Curtis to Indianapolis Indians◆STATBrandon Lowe ranks 7th in the NL in RBI (81)

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Billy Cook Won the Pirates a Baseball Game

Jul 20 · 14:46

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Episode Notes

Billy Cook delivered three hits, an RBI, two runs, a stolen base and a run-saving throw as the Pirates won Sunday’s rubber match in Cleveland. Alex Stumpf explains how Cook has embraced his difficult bench role and why his approach makes him an ideal fit for Don Kelly’s club.