ST. LOUIS – [Pirates of Pittsburgh](https://www.mlb.com/pirates) pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has proven to be up to expectations.
Chandler led the Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the [St. Louis Cardinals](https://www.mlb.com/cardinals) on Wednesday night, throwing four scoreless innings from the bullpen to earn his first MLB win in his second game in the Major Leagues.
The 6-foot-3-inch right-handed pitcher allowed a hit, struck out three batters, and walked one.El prospecto de los Piratas, Bubba Chandler, permitió un hit, ponchó a tres y concedió una base por bolas en cuatro entradas sin carreras desde el bullpen contra los Cardenales, obteniendo su primera victoria en las Grandes Ligas. Jeff Curry-Imagn ImagesThe 22-year-old player, Chandler, also earned the save in his MLB debut on Friday night, also working four scoreless innings from the bullpen.
The arrival of Chandler has provided hope for Pittsburgh in another complicated season. He could join Paul Skenes in a potentially formidable rotation for the Pirates as early as next year.
For now, Chandler is working from the bullpen as a way to facilitate his transition to the majors, while the last-place Pirates closely monitor his innings.
Chandler entered the game on Wednesday night after starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski pitched three innings allowing one run.
After Chandler retired the batters in order in the fourth inning, St. Louis put runners on first and second with one out in the fifth. Ivan Herrera lined out to center field with a 100.4 mph fastball and Alec Burleson was put out, ending the inning.
Chandler hit Masyn Winn with a pitch with two outs in the sixth before retiring Thomas Saggese with a grounder to shortstop. Chandler also worked a perfect seventh inning before being replaced by Isaac Mattson.
Considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, Chandler went 5-6 with a 4.05 ERA in 24 starts for Triple-A Indianapolis before being called up by the Pirates. The Georgia native was a third-round pick in the 2021 amateur draft.
