Derek Diamond got the start in the Arizona Fall League on Sunday, and he got some help from a fellow Pirates prospect.
After giving up a leadoff single, Diamond allowed a line drive double to Tommy Troy. The hit went to right fielder Sammy Siani, who began the 2024 season as teammates with Diamond in High-A Greensboro. Siani was there for his teammate, throwing to the cutoff man, with the relay getting the runner at home.
Diamond followed with two strikeouts to end the first inning.
The second inning started with a solo homer, which was the lone run allowed by the Pirates’ right-hander.