Playing a lineup of mostly backups and players trying to make the team, the Pirates managed only five hits and lost to the Red Sox yesterday, 1-0.
Starter Bailey Falter had a good outing for the Pirates, throwing 3-and-two-thirds innings of scoreless ball, giving up a hit and a walk and striking out four. Former Seattle Mariner Ryder Ryan, who is in camp on a minor league contract, gave up the Sox’ run in the seventh inning on a walk, a double, and a groundout.
Another top Pirates pitching prospect was sent to the minor league camp yesterday. Right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has made four appearances this spring and allowed two unearned runs and no earned runs on two hits and two walks, hitting a batter and striking out three.
The Pirates play the Braves today in Bradenton with Chase Anderson starting the game on the mound.
