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Late-INNING NIGHTMARE: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bullpen COLLAPSE Stuns as Mitch Keller Pulled Early
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- May 20, 2026
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- 1983
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Summary
Pittsburgh Pirates suffer another late-inning heartbreak as bullpen chaos strikes again in St. Louis. Can Don Kelly stabilize the shaky relief corps before the season slips away? Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ blown lead against the St. Louis Cardinals, dissecting key decisions involving Mitch Keller, Evan Sisk, and Gregory Soto. He questions the current bullpen experiment, unclear roles, and the revolving door approach that’s left Pirates fans frustrated. The episode breaks down lineup confusion against left-handed pitching, player performances from Henry Davis, Nick Gonzalez, and Jarred Triolo, and the lack of consistency in Don Kelly’s matchups. Gary challenges the team’s accountability strategies, pressing for real solutions as the Pirates fall back to .500 and contend with a pivotal stretch. Will the Pirates discover their identity and start stringing wins together?