PITTSBURGH – The Pirates had a rough week at home, getting swept in four games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and being outscored 30-7 in that span. We’re starting a new photo recap feature, giving a different view of the organization each week. This week we take a look at the MLB team, and some of the struggles they had against the Diamondbacks, along with some of the few things that went well.
Jordan Lyles had his first rough start of the season this week against the Diamondbacks. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
The Pirates were held to 7 runs in 4 games against the Diamondbacks. Rookie pitcher Merrill Kelly gave up two runs in seven innings on Wednesday. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Josh Bell (55) hits one of his two home runs this week. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jung Ho Kang (16) hits a home run against the Diamondbacks. Kang has a 1.017 OPS with two homers in the last week. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
On the other side of the third base spot, Colin Moran has a .549 OPS in the last week. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Colin Moran (19) has expanded beyond third base, playing at second base and left field this week. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
The Pirates gave up 30 runs in four games to the Diamondbacks. Nick Ahmed hit a homer on Wednesday to add to that damage. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Eduardo Escobar (5) celebrates with Caleb Joseph (14) after both score in the 7th inning April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Cole Tucker (3) continues to be productive with an .889 OPS so far this year. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jason Martin (51) should get more playing time with all of the recent outfield injuries. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Gregory Polanco (25) has an .801 OPS since his return, but hasn’t shown much power yet. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Starlin Marte (6) resumed light baseball activities this week. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Adam Frazier (26) missed some time with back spasms. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Elias Diaz (32) made his return to the Pirates on Monday. — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Josh Bell (55) and Cole Tucker (3) Take the field April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Melky Cabrera (53) walks under Roberto Clemente quote April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jason Martin (51) catches fly ball April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jason Martin (51) catches the ball in front of the Steve Class logo April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jordan Lyles (31) pitches in the 3rd inning April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Jordan Lyles (31) delivers the pitch April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Cole Tucker (3) chases down Caleb Joseph in a rundown April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Cole Tucker (3) tags out Wilmer Flores (41) to end the 3rd inning April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Cole Tucker (3) batting in the 4th inning April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
Cole Tucker (3) throws out Wilmer Flores in the 7th inning April 24, 2019 — David Hague/Pirates Prospects
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