US EditionPittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Bubba Chandler Makes History in Impressive MLB Debut
Bubba Chandler, Pittsburgh's top pitching prospect, threw four scoreless innings and earned a rare save in his MLB debut, becoming the fourth pitcher since 1969 to do so.
- On Friday night, August 22, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 at PNC Park with a combined shutout by Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler.
- The Pirates built an early lead by scoring multiple runs and homers, while Ashcraft handled starting duties and Chandler made his major league debut in relief.
- Ashcraft pitched five innings with one hit and six strikeouts, and Chandler threw four scoreless innings with three strikeouts, including multiple triple-digit fastballs.
- Chandler closed the game, becoming the fourth pitcher to earn a four-inning save in his debut since saves became official in 1969, as manager Don Kelly called this an 'on ramp' to the majors.
- The win marked Pittsburgh's third victory in four games against the Rockies, who remain the major-league worst, and the series continues with Mike Burrows facing Kyle Freeland on Saturday.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler makes history in MLB debut
Even before he emerged from the bullpen Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bubba Chandler was considered the top pitching prospect in baseball. The hard-throwing 22-year-old confirmed those credentials in his major league debut.
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PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft and highly touted rookie Bubba Chandler combined for a three-hit shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates breezed past the Colorado Rockies 9-0 on Friday night. Ashcraft (4-2) struck out six with one hit and a walk to win his second consecutive start. Chandler, a hard-throwing 22-year-old right-hander considered the top pitching prospect in baseball, followed with four innings of scoreless relief to get the save in his maj…
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