PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates called up shortstop Konnor Griffin as a player they could rely on for power and he finally came through with a big time hit. Griffin hit a solo home run off of Milwaukee Brewers right-handed starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning. . @KonnorGriffin22 's first Major-League Home Run comes on his 20th birthday. How can you not be romantic about baseball? pic.twitter.com/Is1qCKBKfc — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 25, 2026 He took a 93.4 mph four-seam fastball over the middle of the plate from Woodruff and sent it 104.4 mph off the bat and 386 feet to right center field for his first home run as a major league player. Griffin had 66 prior at-bats where he didn't hit a home run, but has finally gone deep for the Pirates and does so on his 20th birthday as well.…