◆NEWSPirates Notes: Rodriguez, O'Hearn, Griffin◆ROSTERRecalled RHP Khristian Curtis from Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 1.17 ERA, 16 K (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBraxton Ashcraft 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Antwone Kelly to Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.308)◆ROSTERAthletics claimed RF Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (171)◆ROSTERSigned free agent OF Owen Prince to a minor league contract

NS9 Postgame Show

Pirates Can’t Find the Big Hit in Loss to Brewers

Aug 5 · 34:22

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Episode Notes

The Pirates came out of the trade deadline with a revamped bullpen and an opportunity to build momentum, but the bats never arrived in Milwaukee. Tyler and Doug break down the 4-2 loss to the Brewers, including Jared Jones’ uneven four-inning start, the middle of the lineup going 0-for-16, Esmerlyn Valdez’s four-strikeout night and solo home runs from Jacob Gonzalez and Endy Rodriguez. They also discuss Kirby Yates’ clean Pirates debut, the improved outlook for the bullpen and the growing urgency surrounding tomorrow’s Paul Skenes start.