Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Bradenton Walk Off Win & More
By Marty Leap
9th inning falter leads to loss for Altoona
Entering the 9th inning Double-A Altoona was tied with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. However, after after the Flying Squirrels plated a pair of runs in the tope of the 9th inning they would secure a 5-3 victory. This dropped the Curve to 41-42 on the season.
Kyle Nicolas started for the Curve and struggled with his command. He threw less than 50% of his pitches for strikes, hit a batter and walked three in 2.2 innings pitched. Nicolas recorded just a single strikeout and allowed 3 runs.
Bear Bellomy followed Nicolas and had a strong outing in relief. Bellomy struck out a trio of batters and did not issue a walk in 3.1 scoreless innings pitched. Following 2 scoreless innings from Brad Case, Tyler Samaniego had a rare poor outing. The lefty allowed 2 runs in the 9th inning, making just the third time in 27 outings between High-A and Double-A this season in which he has allowed an earned run.
Jared Triolo started at shortstop and hit leadoff, going 1-for-4 with a walk. Liover Peguero was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, and Connor Scott drew a pair of walks while scoring a run. Center fielder Matt Fraizer was the top offensive performer for the Curve, going 3-for-4 with his 15th double of the season and a. RBI.