In a challenging game for Reese Olson, the pitcher struggled to maintain his command, leading to the Pirates securing a 6-2 lead after five innings. Olson's performance was marked by a lack of control, as evidenced by his stats: 6 runs allowed on 9 hits over 4.1 innings, alongside 3 walks and 3 strikeouts, with 89 pitches and 53 strikes. His difficulties were highlighted in the second inning, where he threw 31 pitches and conceded 3 runs, including a 48 mph RBI infield single by Connor Joe and a 2-run single by Joey Bart, giving the Pirates a 3-1 lead. The Pirates capitalized on Olson's struggles, with Jared Triolo and Joey Bart each hitting 2-run singles to make it 5-1 in favor of the Bucs. Meanwhile, Jack Flaherty also had a tough day on the mound, with a final line of 6 innings pitched, 8 hits, 6 earned runs, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts, throwing 94 pitches with 62 strikes and an average exit velocity of 90 mph on 12 fastballs in play.
Reese Olson allowed 6 runs on 9 hits in 4.1 innings with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. 89 pitches, 53 strikes. Some tough luck early, but also 9 balls with 100+ mph exit velos, 6 at 103+. Fastball/changeup hit hard, but also struggled with consistency on slider. Spin varied wildly. https://t.co/8DxW2wZUIs
Pirates lead 6-2 after five innings. Keller is coming back out to start the sixth.
The Pirates are rag-dolling Reese Olson right now. Two doubles and a single in the fifth. Tyler Holton warming.
The Pirates are rag-dolling Reese Olson right now. Two doubles and a single in the fifth. Joey Wentz warming.
Reese Olson was ahead 0-2 on Oneil Cruz, a guy he's punched twice in this game, and walked him. Then he spiked a changeup, putting Cruz on second. We haven't seen this version of Olson in a while.
Pirates top 3 tonight: 0 for 6, 3 strikeouts Everyone else: 6 for 9. Jared Triolo & Joey Bart each with 2-run singles. Second base gets an assist for Bart's. It's 5-1 through 3. Mitch Keller 6 strikeouts.
Reese Olson struggling to find his command. Another walk and a HBP sets up two-run single by Jared Triolo. 5-1 Bucs.
Bases full of Bucs again in the bottom of the third. Two outs. Triolo at the dish.
Reese Olson's 31-pitch, 3-run 2nd inning included: - Connor Joe 48 mph dribbler for RBI infield single - Jared Triolo 62 mph infield single to load bases - Joey Bart 2-run single off 2B and into CF Pirates take 3-1 lead.
Jack Flaherty without his good fastball today: 6 IP 8 H 6 ER 1 BB 5 K 94 pitches 62 strikes --90 mph ave exit velo on 12 FB in play