JUNE 13, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Chad Kuhl blames ‘chalky’ baseballs for Pirates’ control issuesThe Pirates have issued 15 walks in two games. Chad Kuhl thinks they’ve been dealing with a bad batch of baseballs in Milwaukee.
Colin Moran - Goes 1-for-4 in returnMoran (hand) went 1-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Milwaukee.
ImpactMoran was hit by a pitch on the hand Wednesday, and he came off the bench Friday before returning to the starting nine Saturday. The first baseman has hit safely six of his last nine games, going 9-for-27 (.333) with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in that span.
JUNE 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Bryan Reynolds - On base three timesReynolds went 1-for-3 with an RBI, two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Milwaukee.
ImpactThe stolen base was the outfielder's first of the year in two attempts. He's not known for adding much on the basepaths. Reynolds is slashing .288/.395/.507 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI and 38 runs scored across 253 plate appearances as a near-everyday option in center field.
JUNE 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Adam Frazier - Three hits, one steal in lossFrazier went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Milwaukee.
ImpactFrazier was one of three Pirates to get on base multiple times, and the only hitter in the lineup with multiple hits. The second baseman saw his 13-game hitting streak snapped Friday, but it didn't take him long to bounce back. For the year, the 29-year-old is slashing .333/.393/.474 with two home runs, 24 RBI, 36 runs scored and 23 doubles across 275 plate appearances. He's now 4-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
JUNE 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Images from the Brewers' 7-4 victory over the PiratesThe Brewers erased a four-run deficit Saturday.
JUNE 13, 2021•JSONLINE.COM
Chad Kuhl - Loses third straight startKuhl (0-4) allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings, taking the loss versus Milwaukee on Saturday.
ImpactKuhl was spotted a four-run lead in the second inning, but he ultimately gave it all back and then some before he was pulled in the fourth. Reliever Clay Holmes allowed an inherited runner to score, which tacked the sixth run on Kuhl's line. The right-hander has had little success in 2021 with a 6.52 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:21 K:BB across 29 innings. His next start is expected to be against Cleveland during next weekend's series.
JUNE 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Christian Yelich - Plates three, scores twice in winYelich went 2-for-3 with a three-RBI double, a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over Pittsburgh.
ImpactThe outfielder had a key hit Saturday, as his three-run double in the fourth inning gave Milwaukee its first lead. Yelich has smacked three doubles in the last four games. He's slashing .248/.406/.396 with three home runs, 14 RBI, 25 runs scored and four doubles across 128 plate appearances this year. He may be starting to get his power back after an injury-riddled start to the season.
JUNE 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
