Griffin's Mixed Debut: Error & Homer

0:00It's April 17th, I'm Corey with the story. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI and Dilt for baseball fans. Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect, Connor Griffin, had a rollercoaster moment in their 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on April 16th at PNC Park. The 19-year-old shortstop, seen as the future face of the franchise, made a rare fielding error with bases loaded in the fifth inning, letting three runs score and putting the Nats up early. Griffin tried for a double play on a grounder, but got to second base late, collided with the runner, and spiked the throw into the dirt, clearing the bases and shifting momentum against the pirates. He owned the mistake right after the game, saying he was just trying to help his pitcher escape the jam, showing maturity despite the setback. Just two weeks into his big league career, this gold glove winner from the minors last year almost answered back with his first homer, settling for an N. RBI triple that nearly turned the tide. These ups and downs are building blocks for Griffin, as he adjusts to majorly pressure.

1:04The dirt spans are already buzzing about the star he's, becoming...