Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler shined in his Major League Baseball debut on Friday against the Colorado Rockies.

The 22-year-old pitcher made his debut in the top of the sixth inning of the game at PNC Park. He replaced starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed one hit and struck out six over five innings.

After allowing a lead-off double to Orlando Arcia, Chandler struck out Ryan Ritter, induced a groundout from Tyler Freeman and struck out Mickey Moniak. Both of Chandler's strikeouts in the sixth inning showcased Chandler's four-seam fastball.

Chandler returned for the seventh and eighth innings, allowing no hits and striking out one. The Pirates then sent Chandler out to finish the game and secure the four-inning save. The Pirates won 9-0.

Over four innings, Cha

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