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Steven Brault Impresses in First Start of the Season as Pirates Win

On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2. With the win, the Bucs are now 5-1 on the season. Leading the Pirates to victory was left-handed pitcher Steven Brault.

After starting the season in the bullpen, Brault moved to the starting rotation due to Joe Musgrove being placed on the disabled list with a muscle strain. And in his first start of the season, Brault impressed.

After pitching 3 scoreless innings in relief to help the Pittsburgh Pirates win on Opening Day, Steven Brault continued to turn heads on Thursday night.