Don Kelly Reveals What He Saw From Top Prospect In Pirates Debut
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly discussed the debut of top prospect Jhostynxon Garcia. Despite the team's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, Garcia managed to get a hit in his first game back in the majors. Kelly noted that Garcia needs to improve his timing at the plate as he adjusts to Major League pitching.
- ▪Jhostynxon Garcia made his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates after previously playing for the Boston Red Sox.
- ▪He went 1-4 in the game, with a single and a strikeout.
- ▪Manager Don Kelly commented on Garcia's need for better timing at the plate.
- ▪Garcia was replaced by pinch-hitter Spencer Horwitz in the ninth inning, who then delivered a game-winning single.
- ▪With Ryan O'Hearn injured, Garcia is expected to receive more playing opportunities in the coming weeks.
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