Bubba Chandler's electric debut
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MLB's top pitching prospect joins Pirates
Chandler also secured a save, as he closed out the final four innings of the game, becoming the first Pirates player ever to do that in their debut. He also became the fourth MLB player to do it in their debut and the first MLB player ever that threw four scoreless innings in a save in their debut.
Bubba Chandler's parents, Ruben and Bobbi, join the broadcast to talk about Bubba fulfilling his dream, the amount of support he has received, and more during the 7th inning
Braxton Ashcraft and rookie Bubba Chandler have led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Ashcraft struck out six, allowing just one hit and a walk.
No, Bubba Chandler is not related to Paul Skenes. Chandler is from Lawrenceville, Georgia. Skenes is from Fullerton, California. No, that technically wouldn't stop them from being related, but it helps drive the point home.