North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Ryan & DiNardo discussing today's Pittsburgh Pirates game vs. the Cincinnati Reds which ended up being an absolute embarrassment. Jake Woodford started the game and gave up 7 earned runs, but the inability of displaying fundamental baseball with Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland in the stadium was shameful.

Jim and Doug discuss tonight’s game against the Reds. The Pirates fell down 5-0 but came storming back to win 6-5 over the Reds on Friday night. The bullpen pitched 4 scoreless innings and Bryan De La Cruz drove in 2 runs to help lead the comeback.

Tyler and Neil discuss tonight’s game against the Reds. Paul Skenes started and threw 6 shutout innings striking out 9. Bryan De La Cruz came alive as well with 3 hits, two for doubles, and a total of 3 RBI.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 5th in the NL Central and tied for the 8th worse record in baseball after being buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline. With the prized possession of Paul Skenes now 11 innings away from the total amount he threw last year between LSU & pro ball, should the Pirates look to shut him down soon? Oneil Cruz came into this year still very raw after a lost season due to injury but with still some very high potential. The strikeouts were concerning as were his at bats vs. lefties, but has he finally turned the corner to become the guy many were hoping to see?

Tyler & Ryan discuss tonight’s game against the Texas Rangers. Mitch Keller returned to form with 7 innings of shutout ball. Oneil Cruz continued his hot streak and the bullpen closed the door.