◆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

Offense Falls Asleep & Cruz Lacks Focus As Pirates Lose 4-3 to Nationals

Sep 14 · 33:01

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Episode Notes

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros dives into the Pirates’ 4–3 loss to the Nationals, where early offense faded and key fundamentals slipped away. We break down Oneil Cruz’s base running lapse, Bryan Reynolds’ effort in the field, and what this game says about accountability under Don Kelly. Plus, we highlight strong outings from Mike Burrows and Isaac Mattson as the team searches for positives in a tough series defeat.