◆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 Get the Response They Needed in Cincinnati

Aug 2 · 30:51

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Episode Notes

Braxton Ashcraft delivered five strong innings and Carmen Mlodzinski handled three scoreless frames after the rain delay as the Pirates snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over Cincinnati. Tyler and Jim discuss the much-needed win, Pittsburgh’s continued struggles against lefties and what still needs to happen before the trade deadline.