Burnett leaves to a standing ovation
Wearing the black jersey that's been his favorite choice since his first days with the Pirates, A.J. Burnett slowly walked out to the mound for his 430th and final regular season start. His first pitch was a strike on the outside corner. The next pitch resulted in a fading liner to right field that Gregory Polanco retreated on and easily grabbed.
"It was an unreal moment, unreal," Burnett said of taking the mound in the first.
Trouble quickly ensued when Eugenio Suarez followed with a single and then advanced to third on a wild pick off throw.