Episode

The Pirates Needed a Statement Series. They Got One.

Podcast: North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Published: May 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 923
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Summary

Alex Stumpf breaks down how the Pirates responded to their ugly Cardinals series by sweeping the Reds and showing the most complete version of what this team can be. He looks at Braxton Ashcraft’s bounce-back start, key moments from Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz, and why this upcoming West Coast trip gives Pittsburgh another chance to prove the turnaround is real.