1-10-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Last week, I looked at the outfield, breaking down the myriad of options and illustrating the options and difficulties at filling the three positions (four, counting bench player) on the grass. This week, we’re looking at the 5 guys around the diamond and how that expectsContinue reading “How Deep Is Our Infield”
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Priester Posts Quality Start But Pirates Drop Finale 4-2 (74-82)
9/24/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter The late night excitement from the comeback win was still palpable early on in the game today as Quinn Priester looked to keep the momentum going against southpaw Brandon Williamson. It was a bit of a pitching duel early on today as these two combined to allowContinue reading “Priester Posts Quality Start But Pirates Drop Finale 4-2 (74-82)”
Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees
9/17/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Following a strong past several weeks where the Pirates won or split the series against 4 of their last 5 opponents, they were on the verge of not just losing a series versus the Yankees but being swept for the first time since July 14-16 (San FranciscoContinue reading “Some Solid Pitching, Timely Hits, Secure 3-2 Win For Pirates Over Yankees”
Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)
8/15/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Pirates bats struggled to get much going against the Mets bullpen in the first game of this series. In game 2, they made sure to capitalize. Mets got on the board first tonight after a Brandon Nimmo lead-off homer, his second long-ball in as many days, givingContinue reading “Big Seventh Inning Powers Pirates Win Over Mets, 7-4 (55-66)”
Errors and Misplays Abound As Bucs Drop Rubber Match 8-3 (24-22)
5/21/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Messy game on both sides of the ball as wild pitches and errant throws contributed to runs on both sides, however, more prominent for the Pirates side. Additionally, another late-game pitching decision by Shelton likely will be pointed to as a potential lynchpin for the Dbacks victory. Continue reading “Errors and Misplays Abound As Bucs Drop Rubber Match 8-3 (24-22)”
Pirates Break Out The Lumber, Out-Slug Red Sox 7-6: (2-2)
The Pirates fought back after an early haymaker from the Red Sox to take Game 1 of the series.
Steel City Pirates 