Griffin's Hot Streak Boosts Pirates' Prospects

0:00It's March 29th. Welcome to MLB News today, powered by AI and Ready for First Pitch. The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their season this weekend, but their Tribal A squad, the Indianapolis Indians, jumped in too, hosting the St. Paul. Saints from March 27th to 29th at Victory Field. Pirates have stacked their top prospects there. Guys gunning for big league spots by 2026, and a few already turning heads in the opening. Games Their Griffin lit it up right away, starting as shortstop and leading off. In six at bats over two games, he notched three hits, drove in a run, scored three times, swiped two bags, and drew three walks against just two. Strikeouts. That's a big jump from spring training, where walks were scarce for him. Fans were bummed. Griffin missed the opening day roster, but this hot streak has them hyped. He's showing the contact skills and on base eye that could. Fast track him to Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Josephson Garcia, who crushed spring with a 4-5 average and led in hits, stumbled

1:04with one hit in eight at bats, one walk, and four whiffs. Termar Johnson paired with Griffin in the infield after both tearing it up in AA last year. Grab the double in eight at bats, but struck out. Just once. He posted solid numbers in spring too, though Tribal A is a tougher test for the young second baseman. These early vibes set the stage for Call of Battles. Time might force the issue soon, while Garcia and Johnson shake off the rest and bill toward. Their shots in the majors.