Nick Pivetta and Jack Flaherty showcased strong pitching performances with multiple strikeouts in their respective innings. Mitch Keller extended his streak of 5.0+ IP outings to 43, tying a franchise record and maintaining a solid start in June with 6.0 IP, 1 ER, and 8 Ks, helping the Pirates secure a win. Keller's impressive performance also earned him the distinction of being the fifth pitcher since 2013 to achieve 7+ wins by June 1 in consecutive seasons.
The @Pirates' Mitch Keller is the fifth pitcher since 2013 to reach 7+ wins by June 1 in back-to-back seasons. The other four: Justin Verlander ('18-'19) Clayton Kershaw ('16-'17) Felix Hernandez ('14-'15) Adam Wainwright ('13-'14)
New month, same Mitch Keller! He goes six strong to get the @Pirates in the win column to start June. https://t.co/upIpQgAyds
Mitch Keller followed up his great month of May with a strong start to June with 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 1 BB Keller utilized his deep arsenal to induce a lot of weak contact from the Blue Jays. He attacked the zone with his fastballs, and generated whiffs with his secondaries https://t.co/Dc7RDEc3jB
43 straight 5.0+ IP outings for Mitch Keller. Longest active streak in baseball. Now tied with Ian Snell for the sixth longest streak in franchise history.
43 straight 5.0+ outings for Mitch Keller. Longest active streak in baseball. Now tied with Ian Snell for the sixth longest streak in franchise history.
Mitch Keller's 2Ks in the 4th. https://t.co/queTG32E7u
Jack Flaherty's 4th and 5th Ks. https://t.co/eCPV3tjPWJ
Nick Pivetta's 2Ks in the 1st. https://t.co/QeaoeJOSwh