Pirates Recap: Bart Goes Boom, Chandler Takes Loss

It marked Bart’s second hit of the spring and gives him five RBIs through his first four games — a total of 12 plate appearances.

Bart broke out for the Pirates last season after he was picked up in an early-season trade from the San Francisco Giants. In 80 games, he slashed .265/.337/.462 with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs. He will in all likelihood be the starting catcher on Opening Day in Miami later this month.

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Bubba Chandler took the loss for the Pirates after a rough showing out of the bullpen.

Chandler was tasked with the fifth inning but was pulled after recording just one out. The right-hander walked a pair of batters, allowed two hits and was charged with four earned runs. His lone out was a strikeout of Oswald Peraza to begin his outing.

It was the third appearance for Chandler this spring. Combined between the first two, he allowed one run in two innings and struck out three batters.

Notable Performances

• Joey Bart: 2 for 2, one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk
• Nick Yorke: 1 for 3, one double, one run
• Bailey Falter: 2.2 innings, three hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, four strikeouts
• David Bednar: 1.0 inning, no hits, no runs, no walks, one strikeout
• Bubba Chandler: 0.1 innings, two hits, four runs, two walks, one strikeout

On Tuesday afternoon, the Pirates (6-4) will host the Boston Red Sox at LECOM Park.