Taillon throws a gem
Jameson Taillon and Tyler Mahle teamed up for a combined 12 scoreless and, thankfully, fast-paced innings, as a misty rain fell on a half empty PNC Park Saturday night. Both pitchers were supported by a couple of sparkling defensive plays and a fairly loose strike zone.
It was Taillon's best start of the season, according to Bill James' game score metric. Over six scoreless innings, the right-hander allowed three hits. He walked one, struck out four and posted a 72 game score.
"The volume of work tonight was really crisp, really efficient and very aggressive off the mound," Clint Hurdle said.