Pittsburgh rookie Konnor Griffin plays a key role as the Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday. Griffin makes multiple big defensive plays, including two spectacular catches, and delivers the go-ahead offense with a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning. After Griffin’s hit, Brandon Lowe adds a three-run homer to further extend Pittsburgh’s lead. The game remains more competitive for much of the contest, but the Pirates pull away following the late-inning scoring. One report also notes Griffin follows through on a major contract he signed in April—a nine-year, $140 million deal—highlighting the organization’s view of him as part of its long-term future. Pirates manager Don Kelly characterizes Griffin as a complete player who will help the team win for a long time. Overall, sources agree Griffin contributes both offensively and defensively, with the eighth inning serving as the turning point in Pittsburgh’s decisive win.
Konnor Griffin powers Pirates to 11-5 win over Nationals
Pittsburgh rookie Konnor Griffin plays a key role as the Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday. Griffin makes multiple big defensive plays, including two spectacular catches, and deli...
- Konnor Griffin, a rookie for the Pittsburgh Pirates, helps drive an 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals.
- Griffin makes two key defensive catches and records a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning.
- Brandon Lowe hits a three-run homer after Griffin’s go-ahead hit to extend Pittsburgh’s lead.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly praises Griffin as a complete player and says he will help the team long term.
- A report says Griffin signed a nine-year, $140 million contract in April.
Konnor Griffin put on quite a show for the Pittsburgh Pirates. “He’s a complete player," manager Don Kelly said. Pittsburgh's 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday may have looked lopsided at the end, but it was tight much of the way — and Griffin repeatedly made big contributions.
1 month agoRookie Konnor Griffin made two spectacular catches and had the go-ahead knock in the 8th to lift Pittsburgh to a win.
1 month 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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