Big homers from Oneil Cruz, Rowdy Tellez lift Pirates to victory over Braves in series finale
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They said it
Sunday’s game started at 11:35 a.m. EST due to the contest being televised on Roku TV. Falter was asked for the last time he pitched a game before noon, which led to the following response:
“Probably never. A couple bullpens in spring, those eight o’clock bullpens, but never where it counted. But you know, just fake it until you make it, trick your body and good things happen.”
Up next
Monday: Off day
Tuesday: Pirates vs. Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. ET, PNC Park
Probable pitchers: RHP Kyle Gibson (5-3, 3.70) for Cardinals; RHP Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.20) for Pirates.
Key matchup: Keller ranks fourth in MLB in ERA (1.85) and tied for first in wins (seven) since May 6.
Hidden stat: Nicolas’ two innings of scoreless relief concluded a solid month of June for the rookie, where he allowed four earned runs in 14 innings (2.57 ERA).
Wednesday: Pirates vs. Cardinals, 6:40 p.m., PNC Park
Probable pitchers: RHP Miles Mikolas (6-7, 5.32) for Cardinals; RHP Jared Jones (5-6, 3.66) for Pirates.
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