◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆HOT BATBrandon Lowe: .240 AVG, 3 HR, 5 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEPaul Skenes 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (166)◆ROSTERCincinnati Reds claimed RHP Ron Marinaccio off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 4th in the NL in batting average (.304)◆ROSTERReleased DH Marcell Ozuna

NS9 Postgame Show

Pirates End Brutal Road Trip With Another Lifeless Loss

Aug 6 · 36:33

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Episode Notes

Nathan and Doug break down another lifeless offensive performance, costly baserunning mistakes from Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales, the continued defensive problems at third base and an uneven start from Braxton Ashcraft. Brandon Lowe provided one of the few highlights by hitting his 24th home run, setting a franchise record for a Pirates second baseman.