Bubba Chandler's electric debut
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The Pirates won't get anywhere close to the playoffs this season—they trail the Mets by 13 games for the National League's final wild-card spot—but on Friday their fans got a glimmer of hope in the arrival of pitcher Bubba Chandler.
Bubba Chandler's parents, Ruben and Bobbi, join the broadcast to talk about Bubba fulfilling his dream, the amount of support he has received, and more during the 7th inning
Braxton Ashcraft and rookie Bubba Chandler have led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Ashcraft struck out six, allowing just one hit and a walk.
Chandler also secured a save, as he closed out the final four innings of the game, becoming the first Pirates player ever to do that in their debut. He also became the fourth MLB player to do it in their debut and the first MLB player ever that threw four scoreless innings in a save in their debut.