AUGUST 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
CHAD KUHL #41 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
0-2 W-L •
1.52 WHIP •
5.06 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.52 WHIP
5.06 ERA
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2 Chad Kuhl allowed one run in five innings to pick up his first win in more than two years as the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Bounces back at home Kuhl (1-1) allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings as he earned the win Friday against the Brewers.
Impact Kuhl was sharp over his first three appearances this season but failed to record a decision during that time. He struggled during his last turn through the rotation, but he held the Brewers in check Friday to pick up his first win of 2020. Overall, the right-hander has been much more effective to begin the season than he's been in the past, as he carries a 2.84 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 19 innings. His next start should come on the road Thursday against the Cardinals as part of a doubleheader.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2 Chad Kuhl pitched five effective innings for his first win in more than two years, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Milwaukee Brewer...
AUGUST 22, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2
Chad Kuhl allowed one run in five innings to pick up his first win in more than two years as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houser expected to start for Brewers at Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates
Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter Thursday night as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 to...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berríos, Twins take series from Brewers with 7-1 win
José Berríos pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate in his major league debut, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins b...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up by Reds Kuhl (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings. He took the loss in an 8-1 result against the Reds on Friday.
Impact Kuhl started off the season as a primary reliever in a tandem with Steven Brault, but after both Joe Musgrove (triceps) and Mitch Keller (oblique) hit the IL with injuries, a spot in the rotation opened up for Kuhl to make at least one start. The 28-year-old right-hander was off to a good start prior to Friday's outing, allowing just two runs and striking out 12 over nine innings. If he recorded a quality start Friday, Kuhl may have been considered a lock to stick in the Pirate rotation for the foreseeable future. Now, he may have to prove to manager Derek Shelton that he belongs as a starter with a solid outing Wednesday at home against Cleveland.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray fans 10, Winker homers twice as Reds beat Pirates 8-1
Jesse Winker had his first career two homer game and Sonny Gray continued his torrid strikeout pace as the Cincinnati Reds broke open a close contest with five runs in the last two...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuhl expected to start for Pirates at Reds
The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates connect 3 times off DeSclafani, roll 9-6 over Reds
Adam Frazier hit the first of three homers off Anthony DeSclafani, who hasn’t beaten Pittsburgh in his last seven tries, and the Pirates returned from a three-day layoff with a flo...AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for Reds Kuhl will start against the Reds on Friday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Impact The right-hander has registered a 4.22 ERA in two career starts in Cincinnati, allowing five homers in 10.2 innings. Kuhl is off to a strong start in 2020, limiting opponents to two earned runs in nine innings with a 12:3 K:BB. He's dropped his fastball usage from 58.7 percent to 37.6 percent while increasing his breaking ball repertoire. Thus far the results have proven encouraging.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fans seven in no-decision Kuhl allowed one run on one hit over four innings while striking out seven during Friday's 17-13 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact A second-inning solo shot by C.J. Cron was the only offense Detroit could muster against the right-hander, who was exceedingly sharp and threw 37 of 58 pitches for strikes before giving way to a far less effective Pittsburgh bullpen. Kuhl should lock himself into a rotation spot with this performance, but his win probability remains low until he can get fully stretched out. His next start is very tentatively scheduled for Wednesday in St. Louis.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers outslug Pirates 17-13 in 11 innings after layoff
Niko Goodrum drove in five runs, two on a double in a big 11th inning that sent the Detroit Tigers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-13 in a startling slugfestAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boyd expected to start for Detroit at Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates square off against the Detroit TigersAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates mix it up, turn to Kuhl for Friday start From the time the Pirates introduced their piggyback plan to Steven Brault and Chad Kuhl, they advised the two pitchers to stay flexible bec...
AUGUST 6, 2020 • MLB.COM
Starting Friday Kuhl will start Friday's game against the Tigers, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact There was apparently an internal miscommunication where Steven Brault had been listed by the Pirates as the starter for that game, but it will instead go to Kuhl. Brault could still piggyback Kuhl if he remains on the roster. Kuhl went 1.1 innings in his most recent outing against the Cubs, so he should not be expected to go deep enough in this outing to qualify for the win.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda, Twins to face Brubaker, Pirates
The Minnesota Twins visit the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy after injury scare Manager Derek Shelton said it was his "full expectation" that Kuhl (finger) would be available to pitch whenever his spot next comes up, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Impact The team has given no guidance as to whether Kuhl take the injured Mitch Keller's rotation spot or continue to serve as a piggyback with Steven Brault or another pitcher. Coming off Tommy John surgery, Kuhl has appeared in two games, allowing one earned run in five innings.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Musgrove expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extra-inning mistakes cost Bucs in loss For four innings, everything went according to the Pirates’ plan Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Kevin Newman homered off Jon Lester to g...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
Dealing with finger issue Kuhl was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs with an abrasion on his right index finger.
Impact The 27-year-old covered 1.1 innings and allowed one run on two hits with one strikeout and one walk before leaving the game. Kuhl has been piggybacking off Steven Brault to begin the season, and his status for the next turn through the rotation remains unclear.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Sunday's game Kuhl was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs with an apparent hand/finger injury, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander appeared to be checking over his pitching hand throughout his outing, so he could be dealing with a blister or a similar issue. Kuhl allowed one run on two hits with one strikeout and one walk over 1.1 innings before exiting the contest.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
