MAY 24, 2023•MLB.COM
Oviedo growing 'tired of' those first-inning troublesPITTSBURGH -- In Johan Oviedo's very first inning of the season, he allowed five runs (four earned) on three hits (all homers). Despite the...
Pirates Fast 5: Another immaculate inning, a ho-hum homer robbery and speedy seniorsJohan Oviedo and Colin Holderman produced two immaculate innings — nine pitches, three strikeouts — in a span of 21 days.
MAY 24, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Marcus Semien - Homers to extend streakSemien went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
ImpactSemien got the scoring started Wednesday with a solo shot off Johan Oviedo to lead off the first inning. The homer extended Semien's hit streak to 13 games. He's gone 20-for-61 over the course of the streak while slashing .337/.406/.551 with three homers and 17 RBI in 21 games since the start of May. Overall, Semien is batting .299 with eight home runs, 40 RBI, seven stolen bases and an .871 OPS through 229 plate appearances this season.
MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Martin Perez, Rangers edge Pirates 3-2Marcus Semien homered in a three-run first inning on Wednesday as the visiting Texas Rangers topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in the rubber...
MAY 24, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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MAY 24, 2023•MLB.COM
Will Smith - Notches five-out saveSmith picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, striking out two over 1.2 perfect innings.
ImpactSmith entered with one out in the eighth inning after Jose Leclerc loaded the bases. The left-hander got Rodolfo Castro to fly out before striking out Jack Suwinski to end the frame. Smith then set down the Pirates in order in the ninth, securing a one-run victory and his ninth save. Smith has now converted his last five save opportunities across five scoreless innings. His ERA is down to 2.65 with a 0.88 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB through 17 innings this season. He's become a reliable source of saves on a first-place Rangers team.
MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE
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MAY 24, 2023•MLB.COM
