Ep 546: Ortiz First W, McCutchen Hit 1500 for Pirates, Marcano Grand Slam Cap 6-4 Win Over Rangers on Monday
05/23/23 • 32 min
On today's episode of Locked On Pirates(with a new graphics package), host Ethan Smith recaps a night of milestones for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Luis Ortiz has struggled in 2023 coming off an impressive 2022, but he returned to his 2022 form against one of MLB's best offenses. Why was the performance a step-forward for Ortiz? Introduction of a sinker and its usage? Off-speed coming along?
Also, Andrew McCutchen recorded his 1500th hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate while also closing in on 2000 career hits. Should Cutch stay in the leadoff spot? What 1500 hits for the Pirates means to him? And more.
Tucupita Marcano has helped ease the Pirates pains at shortstop lately in the absence of Oneil Cruz, thanks to a new batting stance and constant tweaks to make his swing better as he hit the biggest hit of the game with a 7th inning grand slam, his first of his career. Can he bring stability to the shortstop position and what happens when Cruz comes back?
Finally, Ethan takes a look at game two, giving keys to victory and how to attack opposing pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.
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On today's episode of Locked On Pirates(with a new graphics package), host Ethan Smith recaps a night of milestones for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Luis Ortiz has struggled in 2023 coming off an impressive 2022, but he returned to his 2022 form against one of MLB's best offenses. Why was the performance a step-forward for Ortiz? Introduction of a sinker and its usage? Off-speed coming along?
Also, Andrew McCutchen recorded his 1500th hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate while also closing in on 2000 career hits. Should Cutch stay in the leadoff spot? What 1500 hits for the Pirates means to him? And more.
Tucupita Marcano has helped ease the Pirates pains at shortstop lately in the absence of Oneil Cruz, thanks to a new batting stance and constant tweaks to make his swing better as he hit the biggest hit of the game with a 7th inning grand slam, his first of his career. Can he bring stability to the shortstop position and what happens when Cruz comes back?
Finally, Ethan takes a look at game two, giving keys to victory and how to attack opposing pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.
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-Head to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards.
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Ep 545: It's Not About the Journey, It's About the Destination for the Pittsburgh Pirates w/ Gary Morgan
On today's episode of Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Gary Morgan to discuss the month of May going seriously wrong for this team but taking the positive approach of where the Pirates sit in the standings, being able to choose which direction they go, being up or down.
Despite the losing times, some players on the team are still playing to form, how do these performances help the Pirates get out of their losing ways?
Finally, a hot Texas Rangers team is heading to Pittsburgh for a three game series. How do the Pirates slow down their offense, attacking opposing pitching and find a way to win their first series in May?
All of that and more on today's episode of Locked On Pirates.
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Ep 547: Pittsburgh Pirates Lose Yet Another May Series, This Time to the Texas Rangers w/ Brice Paterik
On tonight's Locked On Pirates, host Ethan Smith is joined by Locked On Rangers host Brice Paterik to recap yet another series loss in the month of May for the Pittsburgh Pirates, this time at the hands of the Texas Rangers.
Wednesday's loss was infuriating for Pirates fans and welcoming for Rangers fans as the Pirates inability to take advantage of opportunities led to the 3-2 loss while the Rangers bullpen held on to secure the win.
What went right for Texas and wrong for Pittsburgh?
What lies ahead for both ball clubs?
Are Brice's positive beliefs of the Pirates warranted?
AND MORE!
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