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For second time this month, Pirates accomplish rare feat

By Danny Demilio, Pittsburgh Baseball Now

Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 19: Starting pitcher Johan Oviedo #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on April 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

By Danny Demilio, Pittsburgh Baseball Now

PITTSBURGH — Back on May 4 against the Rays in Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman threw an immaculate inning — nine pitches, nine strikes, three strikeouts.

Holderman became the first Pirates’ pitcher since Juan Nicasio in 2016 and only the third since 2000. Not to mention, it was also the first in the major leagues so far this season.

Fast forward 20 days later, and it happened again for a Pirates pitcher.

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