Pirates open 3-game series with the Dodgers
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin a three-game seriesMAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEN GAMEL #12 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1 HR •
4 RBI •
.247 AVG
1 HR
4 RBI
.247 AVG
Big performance in doubleheader Gamel went 5-for-9 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Cincinnati.
Impact Gamel led off and was productive in both games. He reached base three times and scored in the matinee, but the highlight came when he delivered a two-run blast in the latter contest to record his second homer of the season. Gamel has collected at least one hit in seven of his last eight games, during which time he's tallied six RBI and five runs scored while hitting .448/.467/.724.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reds and Pirates meet in series rubber match
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds-Bucs split DH
Pittsburgh emergency catcher Josh VanMeter had a rough time in his first try behind the plate since he was a teenager, and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage to end a nine-game los...MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds host the Pirates to start 3-game series
The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to start a three-game seriesMAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Powers offense Gamel went 5-for-8 with a double, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
Impact Gamel hit atop the order in both games and was a driving force behind Pittsburgh's offense. In the first matchup, Gamel tallied a two-RBI triple in the fifth inning. He followed that up with a three-hit performance in the latter contest, and he came around to score on two occasions. It was Gamel's first multi-hit effort since April 21, and he entered Wednesday having gone 5-for-24 with two RBI and two runs scored in his last nine games. Gamel has generally hit fifth in the lineup with righties on the mound this season, though the team has rotated the leadoff spot in recent games.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Almost a full year after being placed on waivers, Ben Gamel again proves his value with Pirates DETROIT — In the midst of past few down seasons, the Pirates have claimed countless players off waivers. General manager Ben Cherington has...
MAY 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Records double in loss Gamel went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Padres.
Impact The Pirates were unable to generate much production against Joe Musgrove on Sunday, but Gamel had the team's only extra-base hit during the low-scoring matchup. Over his last seven games, the 29-year-old has hit .250 with two runs, two RBI, a stolen base, two walks and four strikeouts.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Gamel will be on the bench Saturday against San Diego.
Impact Gamel hasn't been strictly platooned this season, but his off day here against lefty Sean Manaea means he's now sat against five of the nine southpaws the Pirates have faced thus far. Jake Marisnick will get the start in left field.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McCutchen rallies Brewers past Pirates 3-2 to complete sweep
Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth inning rallied the Milwaukee Brewers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweepAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting against lefty Gamel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Gamel will receive a breather with southpaw Aaron Ashby toeing the rubber for Milwaukee. The righty-hitting Jake Marisnick spells Gamel in left field.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Peters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3
Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to help the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat against left-hander Gamel isn't starting Friday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Gamel has started against three southpaws this year, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Drew Smyly starting for the Cubs on Friday. Anthony Alford will start in left field while Jake Marisnick enters the lineup in right.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3
Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep
Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a three-...APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting versus lefty Gamel is not in the lineup for Monday's game at Milwaukee.
Impact Gamel started the past five games, including two starts against left-handed pitchers, but will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Eric Lauer pitching for Milwaukee. Jake Marisnick will start in left field and bat seventh in his place.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steals first bag Gamel went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a steal in Sunday's 5-3 win over Washington.
Impact Gamel singled and stole second in the fifth inning before knocking an RBI single in the sixth. He's now 6-for-22 with five RBI over his last seven outings. The veteran outfielder is sporting a .231/.375/.385 slash line through 32 plate appearances.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals
Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 and take the four-game seriesAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals
Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat...APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in victory Gamel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and two runs in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Gamel took Kyle Hendricks deep in the bottom of the first inning, scoring Ke'Bryan Hayes and Yoshi Tsutsugo while giving the Pirates a 3-1 lead. He later walked and then scored on a Kevin Newman triple in the third inning. The long ball and three RBI were his firsts of the season as he's taken over an everyday starting outfielder for the Pirates in 2022.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes' 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2
Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes went 4 for 4 a day after getting a big contract and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 for a two-g...APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Gamel, Ke'Bryan Hayes fuel offense as Pirates take win over Cubs Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps t...
APRIL 13, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
On bench Tuesday Gamel will sit Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact Gamel started the first three games of the season in left field but will hit the bench against lefty Drew Smyly here. He started against southpaw Steven Matz on Sunday, however, indicating that he may have more than just a platoon role. Jake Marisnick will take over in left field Tuesday.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws leadoff assignment Gamel will bat leadoff and start in left field in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact He'll slot atop the order for the first time all season after hitting no higher than sixth in any of Pittsburgh's first three games while going a collective 2-for-8 with a double, two walks and two runs. Gamel looks as though he'll play regularly against right-handed pitching to begin the season, but he may not permanently stick as the club's table setter. Monday's leadoff assignment may just be a byproduct of Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman receiving the day off.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
