Pitching Struggles and the Zone Attack | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The team’s pitching woes hit hard in a recent game, surrendering seven walks and just seven hits total—frustration mounting after two brutal weather games. Younger players struggled to attack the zone, opening doors for savvy hitters who seized them. Starter Tidwell had a shaky start, walking three in his first inning and throwing 40 pitches, but a key mound visit flipped the script: he was told to attack the zone, even if it meant going right down the middle. He settled in, pitched cleaner innings, and avoided early bullpen calls. While offense couldn’t capitalize, Tidwell’s resilience and the team’s execution under pressure offered glimmers of hope in a tight, grind-it-out battle. 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/ef5003ad118782d0