Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs
Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS STRATTON #35 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
4-3 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
5.55 ERA
4-3 W-L
1.47 WHIP
5.55 ERA
In line for more saves? Stratton has served as the team's primary closer with David Bednar (side) unavailable, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Impact Manager Derek Shelton would not say how much time Bednar might miss, though he has yet to be placed on the injured list. For his part, Stratton has collected two saves and one hold since Sept. 6. The team doesn't play Monday, so it's unlikely it will provide guidance on Bednar's health prior to Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fourth save Stratton struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Nationals.
Impact The 31-year-old has now gotten Pittsburgh's last two save chances and converted them both, while David Bednar hasn't pitched at all since Sept. 7, when he picked up a hold working in front of Stratton. The duo will likely continue splitting ninth-inning work down the stretch, what little there is for the Bucs, but Stratton appears to be the slightly preferred option for manager Derek Shelton.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory
Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Washington Nationals 10-7SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects third save Stratton picked up the save Tuesday after tossing a scoreless inning against the Tigers. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two.
Impact With David Bednar presumably unavailable after pitching the previous day, Stratton finished off a one-run lead to earn his third save of the year. The right-hander also has eight holds so far to go with a 3.76 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 69.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rebounds from rough Saturday Stratton collected his eighth hold Monday, retiring the Tigers in order in the eighth inning of a 6-3 win.
Impact He showed no ill effects from giving up four hits and three earned runs in 1.2 innings against the Cubs on Saturday. With Pittsburgh holding a three-run lead, Stratton was called upon ahead of David Bednar, who later closed out the game for his third save. On Saturday, it was Stratton who got the save opportunity, but that was mainly because Bednar was unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuck with loss Saturday Stratton (5-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Cubs. He did not record a strikeout.
Impact The right-hander delivered a perfect eighth inning, but he couldn't repeat that effort in the ninth. The Cubs were able to piece together a walkoff win against Stratton, who took his first loss of the year. He had given up his one hit and two walks while striking out 12 over his previous eight innings before Saturday's meltdown, although none of those eight appearances were longer than an inning. Stratton owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 70:30 K:BB, two saves, three blown saves and seven holds through 67.1 innings this year. Given his recent work, he's still likely to see high-leverage spots with few other proven options in the Pittsburgh bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
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Picks up relief win Stratton earned the win in relief Sunday against the Cardinals after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out the side.
Impact Stratton had the task of keeping the Cardinals off the score board with his team down by two runs in the top of the ninth, and he couldn't have looked more dominant since he needed just 16 pitches to strike out the side. The right-hander has tossed seven straight scoreless outings.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tsutsugo hits game-ending homer, Pirates beat Cardinals 4-3
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Nails down win Stratton earned his second save Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-2 win against the Diamondbacks. He struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk.
Impact With David Bednar throwing in three of the team's last four games, the game was Stratton's to save. Making his first appearance in three days, the righty threw eight of 11 pitches for strikes. The 31-year-old has established himself as second in the bullpen pecking order following the trade deadline and figures to see the occasional save opportunity when Bednar is unavailable. Stratton also has six holds to his credit.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D'backs
JT Brubaker pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in nearly three months, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't protect lead Stratton gave up one hit and one walk in 1.1 innings of Tuesday's 8-5 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday. He also struck out one batter, but allowed an inherited runner to score.
Impact He was used in the seventh inning Tuesday and was unable to protect a 5-4 lead. Stratton slotted ahead of David Bednar as the team held a close, late-inning lead for just the second time since former closer Richard Rodriguez was traded to Atlanta. Stratton may see some saves, but it appears Bednar will get the bulk of opportunities.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th
Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to eventually beat Milwaukee 8-5 in t...AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns fourth win Stratton (4-0) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Impact Stratton had allowed four runs in 1.1 innings during his last appearance, but he settled down Saturday and preserved the 2-2 score after David Bednar blew the save in the eighth inning. According to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bednar should serve as Pittsburgh's primary closer after Richard Rodriguez was traded to Atlanta on Friday. However, manager Derek Shelton said prior to Saturday's game that the Pirates will use a closer-by-committee approach, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports. As a result, Stratton should still see ninth-inning work during the final two months of the season.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Phillies to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Sunday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies
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Piña hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 runs as Brewers sweep Pirates
Manny Piña hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Pittsburgh
The Giants will send Kevin Gausman to the mound Saturday and the Pirates plan to give Wil Crowe the startJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reynolds HR, Pirates stop 4-game skid, beat Giants 6-4
Bryan Reynolds homered, Adam Frazier drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Pittsburgh scored three times without a hit, and the Pirates b...JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates: Gauging Chris Stratton's Trade Value Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Stratton has been an underrated arm for the team the past three seasons, but what could he get back in a t...
JULY 3, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Burnes cruises, Brewers top Bucs for 9th straight win
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Gray tosses 6 strong innings, Rockies beat Pirates 6-2
Jon Gray tossed six strong innings in another solid outing for Colorado starters, and the Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win in relief Stratton (2-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against Cleveland after tossing two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one.
Impact Stratton picked up his second win of the season and has been one of Pittsburgh's most effective relievers of late, as he has now tossed five straight scoreless outings -- a span that covers 5.2 innings. The right-hander owns a strong 1.35 ERA across eight appearances (13.1 innings) this month.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
