Noah Davis allowed three runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Orioles on Wednesday.
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Noah Davis allowed three runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Orioles on Wednesday.Davis also struck out five and walked one on the day and had matched Kyle Bradish through four shutout innings before he gave up a three-run home run to Taylor Ward in the fifth. Davis had been used primarily as a reliever by the Rockies and Twins over the last few years, so it makes sense he may have worn down as the game went on. With that said, he posted a 34 percent whiff rate and 34 percent CSW on Wednesday while showcasing an intriguing sweeper and curve pairing. He won't make the Pirates' rotation, but this was an encouraging performance.
Taylor Ward went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run against the Pirates on Wednesday.Ward broke open the scoring with a three-run blast off of Noah Davis in the fifth inning. It was Ward's first home run and RBI of the spring, but the 32-year-old remains a boring upside pick in fantasy baseball drafts since it seems like he will be the leadoff hitter for a good Orioles lineup.