Bailey Falter delivered a standout performance, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Falter's effort included eight strikeouts, tying his career high, and allowing just three hits, two walks, and one earned run. His pitch count was efficient at 85, with 61 strikes, and included 60 four-seamers with 14 whiffs. The game also featured a home run by Andrew McCutchen and a save by David Bednar, his fourth of the season. This victory followed a win that snapped the Pirates' losing streak, with Falter's performance underscoring the strength of the Pirates' starting rotation, which has amassed significant innings this season, second only to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jared Jones snapped the Pirates losing streak Monday evening. Bailey Falter kept the ball rolling Tuesday, throwing seven strong innings to lead the Bucs to a 2-1 victory over the Brewers. My story from the North Shore: https://t.co/ZX0UcfZ2ge
Bailey Falter carves up Brewers in win https://t.co/IV2PMNI49v
Final: Pirates -- 2 Brewers -- 1 Bailey Falter shoved and the bullpen finished the job. The Pirates are 13-11.
FINAL: Pirates 2, Brewers 1 Falter outstanding: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K Throws 85 pitches, 61 strikes … 60 four-seamers, 14 whiffs Cutch HR, 2 H ... Bednar SV (4) PIT now 13-11
Bailey Falter is back on the hill to start the eighth.
Pirates starting pitchers have worked 136 innings thus far this season. Only the Phillies (142) have gotten more from their starters. Bailey Falter tonight: 7 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K, 81-59
The Pirates double their lead in the sixth. 2-0 Bucs as we head to the seventh. Bailey Falter is back out on the mound. His pitch count is just 73.
Six two-hit, shutout frames for Falter. 73 pitches. Eight strikeouts, tied for his career high.
Bailey Falter's 5th and 6th Ks https://t.co/zQ8jqmxBV4
Bailey Falter, man. The guy is just locked in this month. Five strong, shoutout innings. Only 62 pitches. 47 have been fastballs. Nothing fancy. Just going out there and shoving.
That's a nice top of the first for Bailey Falter. Two K's and a pop out to first. Allowed a walk as well, but no harm done. Cutch will lead things off for the Bucs in the bottom half.
Dylan Cease's 4th and 5th Ks. https://t.co/1mnCEEttoc
Three up, three down for Jones. Only threw 15 pitches. Cutch will lead it off for the Bucs in the bottom half.