The Pittsburgh Pirates put on a strong offensive performance in their series opener vs. the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park, supporting the debut of r

Braxton Ashcraft and rookie Bubba Chandler have led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

The combination of adrenaline, the remnants of his traditional pregame Red Bull coursing through his system, and the buzz inside PNC Park as the 22-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander made his major league debut in the top of the sixth Friday night against Colorado wouldn’t let him.