And despite a forgettable 15-7 loss to Mahoning Valley, the Pirates' new short-season Class A West Virginia affiliate enjoyed an opening night to remember.
Glasnow made a unique rehab start, throwing the first pitch in West Virginia Black Bears history with several of the Pirates' top Draft picks behind him, including first-rounder Kevin Newman at shortstop and second-rounder Kevin Kramer at second base.
"Proud of the whole club," said Pirates director of Minor League operations Larry Broadway. "It could have been a rough game to get through -- it was still a rough game to get through -- but they didn't quit.