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Bubba Chandler Earns First MLB Win as Pham Lifts Pirates Past Cardinals, 2-1

Pittsburgh is easing the top prospect into the majors in a multi-inning relief role to manage his workload.

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Overview

  • Chandler worked four scoreless innings in relief in St. Louis, allowing one hit with three strikeouts and one walk for his first big-league victory.
  • Tommy Pham delivered a two-run single in the sixth inning, providing the decisive offense after Pittsburgh loaded the bases against Sonny Gray.
  • Starter Carmen Mlodzinski gave up one run over three innings before Isaac Mattson handled the eighth and Dennis Santana closed for his 10th save in 12 chances.
  • The Pirates secured the season series over the Cardinals and notched back-to-back road wins for the first time since a late-July sweep.
  • Chandler recorded a save in his debut four-inning outing on Friday against Colorado after posting a 4.05 ERA across 24 Triple-A starts this season.