The battle of Pennsylvania commenced in the 2025 Spring Breakout game for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies last week.
In a 5-3 Phillies win at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, Bubba Chandler started on the mound for the Pirates and dominated Philly’s lineup.
Chandler did not allow a base runner and struck out four batters through two innings of work. The 6-foot-3 right-hander is MLB Pipeline’s No. 15 overall prospect and the best in the Pirates organization.
Lefty Anthony Solometo followed but gave up two runs on three hits, no walks, and three strikeouts through 1.