Overview
- Griffin, who turned 20 on Friday in Milwaukee, launched his first MLB homer to right-center at a Statcast-projected 386 feet off Brandon Woodruff to open the scoring.
- The rookie shortstop went 3-for-4 with three RBIs for his first three-hit game and said he was relieved to “get that one out of the way” as he looks to end early-season struggles.
- Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes carried a perfect game into the seventh and finished seven scoreless innings with one hit, no walks, and seven strikeouts in the 6-0 victory.
- Pittsburgh won again in 10 innings on Saturday to improve to 16-11 as Bryan Reynolds delivered the go-ahead hit and Nick Gonzales added insurance.
- The Pirates signed Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million deal after his debut, and his birthday blast drew rare-company notes, with MLB.com listing him as the third 20-or-younger to homer on his birthday and Sarah Langs noting he is the fourth to belt his first homer on his 20th.