The Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz took one for the team on Saturday, literally, when he was nailed on the leg by a 97 mile-per-hour pitch from the Marlins’ Anthony Bender with the bases full, forcing in the winning run.
Joe Block has the recap.
Prior to the game, the Pirates made a series of roster moves, recalling relievers Isaac Matson and Brandan Bidois and returning catcher Henry Davis from the paternity list. Catchers Rafael Flores Jr. and Shawn Ross were returned to Indianapolis along with reliever Antwone Kelly, and pitcher Wilbur Dotel was placed on the injured list with a right lat muscle strain.
A day after going 3-for-4 with a double and home run in a rehab start for Indianapolis, Pirates’ catcher Joey Bart did not play in Saturday’s 9-4 10-inning loss to Columbus.
The Pirates/Marlins series concludes this afternoon at PNC Park, featuring a premier pitching matchup. Pirates ace Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.84 ERA) seeks his first win since May 12th against the Marlins’ Max Meyer (6-0, 2.85 ERA). Coverage begins with Pirates Insider with general manager Ben Cherington at 11:15 AM on WCCS.
