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Bubba Chandler Debuts for Pirates With Scoreless Relief in 9-0 Shutout

The Pirates are introducing the 22-year-old in a controlled relief role to manage his workload.

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Overview

  • Chandler was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day and entered for his first appearance against the Rockies at PNC Park.
  • He followed starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed one hit with six strikeouts over five innings in the win.
  • The right-hander hit triple digits multiple times, including a 100 mph strikeout of Ryan Ritter, and did not allow a run.
  • Manager Don Kelly said Chandler will serve in a multi-inning relief role as an on-ramp to the majors, with innings carefully monitored.
  • Game accounts differ on whether Chandler threw three or four innings and whether he was credited with a save, pending official box score confirmation.