Pittsburgh’s rookie Konnor Griffin has a standout game, helping the Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday. Griffin delivers the go-ahead moment in the eighth inning with a tiebreaking two-run single, extending Pittsburgh’s lead after earlier scoring. Following Griffin’s hit, Brandon Lowe adds more insurance with a three-run home run off Brad Lord (5-2), pushing the score further in the Pirates’ favor. Multiple reports describe Griffin as impactful in both phases of the game, noting two spectacular defensive catches in addition to his key at-bat. One source also highlights Griffin’s status in Pittsburgh’s plans, mentioning the nine-year, $140 million contract he signed in April at age 20. Overall, the Pirates combine timely hitting—especially in the late innings—with strong fielding to secure the decisive win over Washington.
Konnor Griffin’s two-run hit and catches help Pirates beat Nationals 11-5
Pittsburgh’s rookie Konnor Griffin has a standout game, helping the Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday. Griffin delivers the go-ahead moment in the eighth inning with a tiebreaking...
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday.
- Rookie Konnor Griffin hits a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning.
- Brandon Lowe hits a three-run home run off Brad Lord to extend Pittsburgh’s lead.
- Reports say Griffin also makes two spectacular defensive catches.
- Griffin is a 20-year-old rookie who signed a nine-year, $140 million contract in April.
Rookie Konnor Griffin made two spectacular catches and had the go-ahead knock in the 8th to lift Pittsburgh to a win.
1 hour agoKonnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday in a game in which he was also spectacular in the field. Brandon Lowe followed Griffin's key hit with a three-run homer off Brad Lord (5-2) to extend the lead. Griffin, the 20-year-old who received a nine-year, $140 million contract in April, showed why the Pirates view him as such an important part of their future.
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