Christopher Sanchez did something only done five previous times in Major League history as the Phillies easily rolled over the Pirates’ at PNC Park on Saturday. Joe Block has the story.
The series finale this afternoon features a premiere pitching matchup, with the Pirates’ All-Star, Paul Skenes (6-2, 1.98 ERA) facing the Phils’ All-Star, Zack Wheeler (2-0, 2.55 ERA). Coverage begins with Pirates Insider at 12:30 on WCCS.
The Pirates yesterday traded shortstop Alika Williams to the A’s in exchange for pitching prospect Kyle Robinson. Williams was a former number one draft choice of the Tampa Bay Rays, who was acquired in 2023 for pitcher Robert Stephenson. In 83 games in Pittsburgh, he batted .202. He was hitting .317 for Indianapolis this season.
Robinson, a right-hander, was an 11th -round A’s draft pick in 2024. He was was 1-1 with a 3.62 ERA this season with High-A Lansing this season.
