Short stint: Pirates' Kranick to minors after perfect debut
DENVER (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, a day after he pitched five perfect innings to win his major league debut.
The Pirates, who are using a six-man rotation, recalled right-hander Cody Ponce from Indianapolis.
Kranick retired all 15 batters he faced Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals before a lengthy rain delay forced him from the mound. The Pirates went on to win 7-2.
Kranick became the first pitcher since 1893 to leave after at least five innings with a perfect game intact in his MLB debut, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Max Kranick throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, June 27, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
