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Pittsburgh Pirates: Bullpen Shines in Series Loss

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 01: Duane Underwood Jr. #56 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the Opening Day home game at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

While the Pittsburgh Pirates lost two of three in their season-opening series at Wrigley Field, the bullpen was not the problem

Last Thursday the Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their 2021 season with a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. In the win, the Pirate bullpen flashed their potential by allowed just 1 run in 6 innings of work.