PIRATES’ PEN SAGS IN SEVENTH, LEADING TO SERIES SPLIT

The Pirates had a chance to win their series against the Cardinals, but couldn’t get it done yesterday. Joe Block recaps the loss.

The Pirates will be in Boston for three games at Fenway Park against the Red Sox, starting tonight.  Paul Skenes looks to even his record.  He is 8-9 with a 2.07 ERA.  The Sox will promote their top pitching prospect, minor league sensation Payton Tolle, to make his Major League debut.  The left-hander started the season pitching in High-A, then was promoted to Double-A Portland on June 24^th, and to Triple-A Pawtucket on August 6^th.