The Pittsburgh Pirates showed off a lot of young talent as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-6 in Grapefruit League Action.
The Pittsburgh Pirates showed off their young arms on the mound today as they defeated the Atlanta Braves by a score of 9-6 today.
Tyler Glasnow started the game for Pittsburgh making his spring debut. Also features in the game was Jameson Taillon. Both young arms look to make an impact on the 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates team.
The start did not go quite as well as Glasnow had planned. He pitched 1.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits while walking 3 batters. Glasnow struggled in his first time against major league batters.
However, he is coming off of a good performance in the Black and Gold where he pitched 2 innings giving up 1 run while striking out 2. Glasnow has showed some promise in his minor league career and has the potential to be a successful major league pitcher.
Jim Fuller came in to finish Glasnows second inning getting the only batter he faced out. For Glasnow, he has something to build on as the spring goes on.
Taillon was up next and he performed pretty well giving up 1 run in his 2 innings of work giving up 2 hits and striking out 2 and walking 1.
Taillon is also coming off of a good start in the Black and Gold game going 2 innings giving up 2 runs and striking out 1. The debut for Taillon was a success and gives him some tools to work with as he goes into the season.
Plagued by injury over the past 2 seasons dealing with Tommy John surgery and a shoulder surgery. He is happy to be back on the hill and competing in spring training action.
The game was finished out by a trip of non roster invitees. Stephen Brault, Chad Kuhl, and Trevor Williams combined to pitch 5 innings giving up 3 runs on seven hits while striking out 5.
The young arms got their first spring action and showed promise early on. This game was key to seeing the future For the Pirates. One thing they have a surplus of is pitching depth and it was on display today.
The young bats also put in work today and scored 9 runs in rout to a Pirates win. While some major league stars were in the lineup, it was the young yguns who ruled the day.
Pedro Florimon stood out on offense going 2 for 2 with a game high 3 RBI on the day. All three RBI came on singles. Florimon is vying for the Last spot on the Pirates bench.
The infielder's versatility is a big plus as he plays both the infield and corner outfield positions. Florimon is known throughout the league for his defense, but is looking to improve his bat for 2016.
Jake Goebbert also shined on offense today. He went 1 for 2 with 2 RBI. Both RBI came on a double in the sixth inning that was part of a big 5 run sixth inning that have the Pirates the lead.
Goebbert is also fighting for a bench spot. The first baseman didn't have a lot of opportunity in San Diego and looks to take advantage in Pittsburgh. With both John Jaso and Michael Morse at first, Goebbert's best opportunity could be as a backup infielder in 2016.
The Pirates are off to a 2-2 start in spring training. Today's game took place in Disney World, the most magical place on Earth. This season could be a magical one for the Pirates as they look to get to the playoffs in 2016.
Up next, the Pirates return home to McKechnie Field to take on the Houston Astros. For Pittsburgh, Juan Nicasio will make his first start of the spring. He will be opposed by righty Brad Peacock for Houston. The game can be watched on ROOT Sports and first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.
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