The Pirates were hammered by the Yankees, 12-3, last night in Tampa. Bailey Falter and Bubba Chandler bore the brunt of the onslaught. Falter threw two-and two-thirds innings and gave up three runs, two earned, while Chandler gave up four runs and lasted just a third of an inning as the Yankees busted up a 3-3 game with a five-run 5th inning.
Joey Bart launched a three-run home run for the Pirates in the third.
TODAY:
The Bucs will play the Red Sox today in Bradenton with left-hander Andrew Heaney making his spring debut against former Pirates top draft pick Quinn Priester.
MOVES:
The Pirates yesterday claimed right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Rockies and placed pitcher Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain, pausing Oviedo’s return from Tommy John surgery.
MLB:
Luis Gil, Last year’s American League rookie of the year is out at least six weeks with a high-grade right lat strain.
Braves catcher Sean Murphy will miss four to six weeks with a fractured rib.
