EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 36 MIN
Pirates Waste 8th-Inning Comeback In Colorado
from North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast · host North Shore Nine
The Pirates looked dead offensively for most of the night before finally breaking through in the eighth inning against Colorado. Esmerlyn Valdez, Jared Triolo, Bryan Reynolds, and Nick Gonzales helped turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold it. Tyler and Neil break down another frustrating loss, Bubba Chandler's strong outing, Don Kelly's bullpen decisions, the continued struggles of the relief corps, and whether this team is simply incapable of getting out of its own way. They also discuss Jake Mangum's costly baserunning mistake, the Pirates' inability to capitalize with the bases loaded in the ninth, and why Kyle Freeland shutting down this lineup is unacceptable. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app 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 finally showed some life in the eighth inning, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead behind big hits from Jared Triolo, Bryan Reynolds, and Nick Gonzales. Unfortunately, the lead didn't last. Tyler and Neil break down another frustrating Pirates loss as the bullpen let a winnable game slip away in Colorado. They discuss Bubba Chandler's strong six-inning outing, Don Kelly's decision-making, Mason Montgomery's rough eighth inning, Jake Mangum's costly baserunning mistake, and a ninth inning where the Pirates loaded the bases with nobody out and still couldn't score. They also dive into the continued bullpen issues, the offense's struggles against Kyle Freeland, and whether this team is simply finding new ways to lose close games. Download the new North Shore Nine App and visit NorthShoreNine.com for even more Pirates coverage.
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