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Pirates Pitcher Denies Intentionally Hitting Reds Batter

Pittsburgh Pirates On SI·Dominic Campbell·30 days ago
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates mostly had a great game in their 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park, but there was one moment they wish didn't happen. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski hit Reds second baseman Sal Stewart with the first pitch of the at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, which eventually led to his ejection. Devenski threw a 92 mph sinker that went inside and hit Stewart, who tried to jump out of the way and had his helmet fall off. Stewart then let Devenski know he didn't appreciate that pitch and Pirates catcher Henry Davis stepped in to cool things down between the two. The umpires soon converged to decide the fate of Devenski and first base umpire Alan Porter made the decision to throw Devenski out of the game.…

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