Pirates Lose to Padres, Griffin Signs Massive Extension

0:00It's April 8th. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real time. Pirates made ways signing shortstop Connor Griffin to a 9-year $140 million extension, but they couldn't celebrate at home. Dropping an 8-to-2 decision to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park, Mitch Keller kept dominating on the mound, tossing six scoreless innings with just three hits, one walk and four strike outs, dropping his ERA to 1. 0-0. His third quality start this season. The bullpen blew it after Poin Keller early at 75 pitches, just in Lawrence surrendered four runs in the seventh, including a two run. Homer and Jose Erkudy gave a four more in the ninth, though he helped the Padres pat their lead. Often stayed quiet most of the night, stranding runners early, was sparked in the seventh with Nick York single, Nick Gonzalez's double, Griffins. Mitch hit Sacrifice Fly and Joey Bart's RBI single to make it 4-2 before stalling out.

1:03Griffin wrapped up as short for the final two frames as the Pirates lose the series following a 5-0 opener, but they still in the homestand, 4-2 after sweeping the Orioles momentum building despite the stumble.