Pirates Prospect Watch: Khristian Curtis Throws Three Shutout Innings

Khristian Curtis went three shutout innings in the Arizona Fall League.

At the outset of the week, Curtis struck out the side in a single inning of work, before having his day cut short due to rain. He returned to the mound four days later, throwing his extended relief appearance for Scottsdale on Thursday night.

Curtis entered the game in the sixth inning with Scottsdale leading by the 6-1 score that would eventually decide the game. He retired the side in order, striking out the final batter looking. Curtis got two fly outs and a ground out in the seventh inning, again retiring the side in order.

He ran into only a minor problem in the eighth inning. Curtis struck out the first batter…