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Don Kelly makes surprising call on Bubba Chandler after brutal first start

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Two weeks after he dominated in his MLB debut as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen, Bubba Chandler absolutely face-planted in his first Major League start.

In fact, Chandler's first big-league start was even shorter than his first appearance as a reliever. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, getting lit up for nine earned runs on nine hits with three walks and three strikeouts.

Giving credit where it's due, the Brewers are the best team in baseball with an 89-55 record, and their 736 runs scored this season are second only to the New York Yankees' 749.