Bubba Chandler shines with four strikeouts in Spring training
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler impressed with four strikeouts in two perfect innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. His performance follows last year's standout showing by Paul Skenes, highlighting the Pirates' pitching talent. The Phillies won the game 5-3, with Carson DeMartini hitting a decisive solo home run in the seventh inning. The Pirates had a bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth but could not score. Chandler, ranked No. 7 by Baseball America, averaged 98.5 mph on his fastballs. He faced several top Phillies prospects, showcasing his skills ahead of the upcoming season.