Game Thread: Rookie the Rookie Makes First Start With Bucs

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsThe Pirates are in Milwaukee for their first match of their 10 game road trip, taking on the Brew Crew at 8:10 p.m..

Rookie Davis (0-0, 5.87) will be making the start for the Bucs. He struggled in AAA before getting the call to the show, and while he’s been tagged for a couple runs so far, he might be due for some luck. Coming into today, the difference between his wOBA and xwOBA was the second highest among all pitchers with at least 30 batters faced. In layman’s terms, he’s allowing hits, but not necessarily well struck hits.

The Brewers will counter with Brandon Woodruff (7-1, 3.82). Woodruff was quietly one of the best starters in baseball during the month…