Big Arcing Home Runs and Offensive Slumps Lead Bucs To Another Series Loss (26-26)

5/28/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Luis Ortiz struggled to get into a rhythm, Pirates hitters couldn’t get to soft-tossing southpaw Marco Gonzales and fell short in extras as they drop the rubber match 6-3. Ortiz gave up high solo home runs to Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh. Ortiz rebounded to manage 5Continue reading “Big Arcing Home Runs and Offensive Slumps Lead Bucs To Another Series Loss (26-26)”

Ortiz, Marcano Power Pirates to a 6-4 Victory Over the Rangers (26-22)

5/22/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Luis Ortiz was locked in, pumping high-90s and hitting all of his spots as he worked efficiently and mixed speeds working all of his pitches in what was his longest and most successful start of his young career as he earned his first professional win.  Bucs gotContinue reading “Ortiz, Marcano Power Pirates to a 6-4 Victory Over the Rangers (26-22)”