For Now, Pirates Hoping Internal Improvement Remedies Bullpen Woes
The Pittsburgh Pirates are experiencing success offensively and in their starting rotation, but continue to struggle with bullpen performance. Their relief pitching woes were highlighted in an 11-9 extra-innings loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, where they squandered a five-run lead. With a 4.23 bullpen ERA ranking 19th in MLB, the team is relying on internal improvements rather than external additions to address the issue.
- ▪The Pirates' bullpen allowed seven runs in 3.1 innings during their 11-9 loss to the Phillies.
- ▪Gregory Soto, typically reliable, blew the save by allowing three runs in the ninth inning.
- ▪Mason Montgomery gave up a two-run homer on his first pitch but rebounded with a scoreless eighth inning.
- ▪Dennis Santana failed to record an out while allowing three runs in the 10th inning.
- ▪The Pirates' bullpen ERA of 4.23 ranks 19th in Major League Baseball.
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