EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 34 MIN
Pirates Let Another Winnable Game Slip Away
from North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast · host North Shore Nine
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their fourth straight game, falling 5-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals in another frustrating loss that felt there for the taking. Tyler and Doug break down Bubba Chandler’s uneven start, Don Kelly’s bullpen management, the decision to go to Evan Sisk and Chris Devenski in a tight game, and why the Pirates’ lack of urgency stood out during a rough stretch against the NL Central. They also discuss the continued concerns with Brian Reynolds, Oneil Cruz and Marcell Ozuna, Nick Yorke’s big pinch-hit moment, Nick Gonzales nearly walking it off, and why Paul Skenes now feels like the guy who has to stop the bleeding. The Pirates are still above .500, but this losing streak is starting to expose some real issues with the rotation, bullpen, lineup construction and late-game decision-making. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for Pirates postgame shows, analysis, and year-round coverage. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Pirates dropped their fourth straight game in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, and Tyler and Doug broke down why another winnable game slipped away. From Bubba Chandler’s struggles to Don Kelly’s bullpen decisions and continued concerns with the lineup, the frustration is starting to build fast.
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