On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will finish their series with the Chicago White Sox in Illinois.
The Pirates are coming off two straight wins, so they are looking to go for the sweep.
Most recently, they won by a score of 4-2 (on Wednesday).
Konnor Griffin (who started at shortstop) finished with one hit, one walk, two RBIs and two stolen bases.
Pirates Announce Sudden Griffin Change
For Thursday’s game, the Pirates have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Pirates 9/10 K. Griffin DH O. Cruz CF B. Reynolds LF N. Gonzales 3B B. Lowe 2B R. Flores Jr. C J. Mangum RF S. Horwitz 1B J. Triolo SS J. Jones SP”
K. Griffin DH O. Cruz CF B. Reynolds LF N. Gonzales 3B B. Lowe 2B R. Flores Jr. C J. Mangum RF S. Horwitz 1B J. Triolo SS
J. Jones SP
Griffin (who is leading off) has been moved to DH on Thursday.
The 20-year-old rookie is batting .266 with 65 hits, five home runs, 27 RBIs, 37 runs and 22 stolen bases in 64 games.
He was the 9th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@Steelscores: “I really have been completely good with the lineups recently. Maybe just having Konnor griffin in the lineup just makes me happy with the lineup idk. What’s everyone think about tonight’s game let’s hear some predictions. I like a Konnor griffin home run tonight. It just feels right.”
@BurghB17: “Strange no Valdez vs the lefty but overall a good lineup.”
@3RiversSportNet: “Interesting lineup to face the lefty tonight. Griffin DH-ing for some reason and Nicky G at 3B, Triolo at SS. Seems like there could’ve been a better way to set the defense in what is essentially win or go home at this point. The Legend Of Rafael Flores Jr gets another start over Davis.”
Pirates Right Now
The Pirates are the third-place team in the National League Central with a 73-73 record in 146 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 35-39 in 74 games on the road).
Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Sudden Konnor Griffin Change