Diego Castillo pitched... need I say more? The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their winning streak end at three games last night after the Chicago Cubs capitalised on sloppy pitching from starter Jerad Eickhoff and downed the Bucs, 14-5.
After Jerad Eickhoff allowed 7 runs in the top of the 2nd inning the Pittsburgh Pirates were blown out by the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, ending their winning streak at three games Wednesday night the script was flipped at PNC Park.
Eickhoff, 31, is a veteran of six big league seasons, most of which have come with the cross-state Phillies. He spent the 2021 season in the Mets organization and made a handful of spot starts for an injury-depleted rotation.
What minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, September 7th to September 12th? Francisco Alvarez Week: 6 G, 21 AB, .381/.500/.714,
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Yet another new arm is on his way to Queens. On Wednesday evening, the Mets announced that RHP Akeem Bostick was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Mets sent Jerad Eickhoff to the mound Tuesday night as they were, yet again, put into the position of having a “bullpen” game of sorts.
Jul 27, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Citi Field.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Just three days after he elected free agency, veteran right-hander Jerad Eickhoff is officially back with the New York Mets and will be starting Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
The Mets made a number of roster moves ahead of their first half finale with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Instead of having Jacob deGrom throw a few innings as an opener today, the Mets are playing it safe and he will not pitch after throwing a side session this morning.
The New York Mets made a roster move on Tuesday. Prior to the start of their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves, the Mets called up left-handed pitching prospect Thomas Szapucki and designated pitcher Jerad Eickhoff for assignment.
The New York Mets and Washington Nationals played a make-up game from their opening series of the season and the Mets wish they had their off-day back.
With two more double headers on the horizon this week, the Mets selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff from Triple-A Syracuse and designated outfielder Mason Williams for assignment.
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