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Pirates Reliever Stepping Up
Brandon Eisert's clutch relief keeps Pirates in playoff push.
In brief
Brandon Eisert's clutch relief keeps Pirates in playoff push. Pirates reliever Brandon Eisert's recent dominance with 6 1/3 scoreless innings has kept Pittsburgh in games during their fading playoff push. Originally reported by Pittsburgh Pirates On SI.
Pirates' Bullpen Stabilizing
The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen has been a revolving door all summer, but one arm has quietly emerged as a stabilizing force this month.
Eisert's September Dominance
Left-hander Brandon Eisert, in his second stint with the Pirates in September, has seized his latest opportunity with a stretch of dominance that has kept them in games during a fading playoff push.
Eisert vs Brewers Series Opener
Eisert was excellent against the Milwaukee Brewers in the series opener at PNC Park on Sept. 15, worked 2 1/3 innings of no-hit relief and keeping the Pirates in it before they ended up losing 5-1.
Eisert's Roster Position Goal
The loss was unfortunate, but Eisert is showing he wants that spot on the Pirates' roster going into next season.
Eisert Filling In for Injuries
Eisert's latest promotion came with injuries that decimated the Pirates' relief corps and forced them to turn elsewhere.
Kirby Yates Injury
The team acquired Kirby Yates from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline to bolster the back end of the bullpen, but the veteran right-hander went on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Sept. 3, retroactive to Aug. 31.
Eisert Recalled for Injuries
The Pirates also recalled Eisert on Sept. 8, when they placed right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson on the 15-day injured list with right hip impingement.
Eisert's Monthly Performance
Eisert has taken advantage, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings in four appearances this month.
Eisert's Previous Stint
If you lengthen that time span to include Eisert's previous stint with the Pirates in July, he has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings; the reliever threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings on July 28.
Eisert's Summer Performance
He has surrendered just one hit while striking out seven, a stretch that stands in stark contrast to his uneven summer.
Eisert's Early Struggles
The Pirates acquired Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzalez in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on July 10, but the southpaw struggled early on.
Eisert's June Performance
Eisert posted a 7.71 ERA over seven innings in his seven appearances for the Pirates in July, and also posted a 5.73 ERA in June with the White Sox.
Eisert's Triple-A Success
Eisert found success at Triple-A Indianapolis, posting a 2.08 ERA over 10 appearances and 13 innings pitched, and he's continued that with the Pirates.
Eisert's Clutch Outings
His performance for the Pirates was so clutch because it came in a bullpen game, and he got seven big outs.
The takeaway
Pirates reliever Brandon Eisert's recent dominance with 6 1/3 scoreless innings has kept Pittsburgh in games during their fading playoff push.
