◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .294 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 1.356 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEEsmerlyn Valdez 1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSigned RHP Griffin Stieg◆ON THE BUMPJared Jones: 0.82 ERA, 17 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned LHP Dakota Stone◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.309)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Liam O'Leary◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (138)

NS9 Postgame Show

Mitch Pulled, Bullpen Blows Game, Nationals Defeat Pirates 6-5

Sep 13 · 35:02

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Episode Notes

Mitch Keller cruised through five scoreless innings, but an early hook and a shaky bullpen turned a 3–0 lead into a 6–5 Pirates loss to the Nationals. Doug and DiNardo break down Don Kelly’s decision to pull Keller, the relief meltdown, and a bizarre missed-plate slide that cost the tying run. They also highlight standout nights from Spencer Horowitz, Nick Gonzales, Jared Triolo, and discuss Andrew McCutchen’s back concerns and what this game says about the Pirates’ roster and in-game strategy.