Griffin’s Return Ignites Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin, sidelined since July with a fractured finger, made a blazing return Friday—sliding home from first on a single to score the game’s only run in a 1-0 win. His 99th-percentile speed and clutch hustle reignited Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes, proving his absence hurt more than his presence. Manager Don Kelly praised his effort, though easing him back in was the plan—until he starts turning games like this into must-watch moments. This kid might just be the spark the Pirates need for a late-season surge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6294a0f3241008d8