# REVEALED: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Lefty Kryptonite as Don Kelly’s Strategy MISFIRES

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup struggles against left-handed pitching are no secret—does Don Kelly’s constant lineup juggling make things better or worse? Gary Morgan exposes the underlying issues causing the Pirates to stall against southpaws, from shaky roster construction to the ongoing debate about balancing power right-handed bats like Nick Gonzales and Password Garcia. Should the Pirates stick with their regulars, or does matching up by handedness guarantee success? The crucial series against the slumping Chicago Cubs arrives at a pivotal moment. With Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Paul Skenes set to take the mound, can the Pirates seize this opportunity to define their NL Central trajectory? Plus, Gary Morgan highlights the importance of player rest and pays tribute to MLB legends like Roberto Clemente and Ralph Kiner whose impact reached far beyond the diamond. Will the Pirates finally solve their lefty problem and take command of the division race?

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