Pirates' Bullpen Blown Away by Cubs | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ bullpen crumbled in a 12-2 rout at Wrigley, as three rookie pitchers got hammered after starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft went down. A quick 1-0 lead courtesy of Konnor Griffin’s triple and Oneil Cruz’s single vanished fast — the Cubs exploded for runs while Pittsburgh’s young arms couldn’t hold the fort. Another brutal loss leaves the Pirates reeling, especially with their pitching staff already thin.

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