About this episode

DiNardo and Doug analyze the Pirates' lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Angels, focusing on offensive struggles and pitching decisions.

DiNardo and Doug break down another disappearing act from the offense against a left-handed pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft fading after three dominant innings, the decision to send Isaac Mattson back out for a second inning, and why the Pirates still don't seem to be managing games with the urgency their situation requires.

People in this episode

Hosts: DiNardo, Doug

Topics covered

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• baseball analysis
• offensive performance
• game management
• pitching strategy

Keywords

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Angels
• Braxton Ashcraft
• Isaac Mattson
• offense
• game management
• baseball

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Organizations: Pirates, Angels

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