The Pirates are still eight-and-a-half games from escaping the NL Central basement, but they matched their longest winning streak of the season. Joe Block recaps last night’s win and a dominant pitching performance by Andrew Heaney.
Manager Don Kelly says Andrew Heaney always gives a great effort.
Andrew Heaney had lost five of his last six starts. He says his ability to command his pitches was the key.
Spencer Horwitz admired the effort by Heaney.
The Bucs hope to keep the winning streak going tonight. Paul Skenes [4-7, 2.12 ERA], coming off his worst start ever, tries to get a win for the first time since June 19th against Cardinals righthander Andre Pallante [5-4, 4.43 ERA]. Airtime is 6:15 with first pitch at 6:40 on WCCS.
Pirates minor league stars Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez will play for the National league in the All-Star Futures Game on July 12th in Atlanta. Griffin is only 19 years old. He’s hitting .343 with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs in 67 games at Greensboro and Bradenton this season. The 21-year-old Valdez is batting .305 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs at Greensboro.
