On Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play the third game of their series with the Washington Nationals at PNC Park.
The Pirates and Nationals are currently tied up at 1-1 after splitting the first two.
In their most recent game (on Tuesday), the Nationals won by a score of 5-4.
Konnor Griffin finished with two hits in four at-bats.
Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin Decision
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during batting practice before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For Wednesday’s game, the Pirates have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Pirates 4/15 O. Cruz CF B. Lowe 2B B. Reynolds LF R. O’Hearn RF M. Ozuna DH N. Gonzales SS S. Horwitz 1B N. Yorke 3B H. Davis C”
Griffin will not be in the lineup.
Jake Kirby of FPTrack.com wrote: “Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin will not start in the game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Konnor Griffin is receiving a routine day off and is expected to return to the lineup shortly.”
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields a ball hit by Drew Millas #14 of the Washington Nationals (not pictured) during the sixth inning at PNC Park on April 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
MLB Fans React To Griffin Out Of The Lineup
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@KonnorGLover: “No Konnor Griffin after he started hitting consistently, thank you Don”
@PiratesFaithful: “Konnor Griffin is 19 years old and just had 2 hits yesterday and you sit him. Better hope they win tonight, skip.”
@ChrisMuellerPGH: “Konnor Griffin goes 2-for-4 with a double, has a very solid game, and then sits. Maaaaake it make sense.”
@SteveBowserJr1: “Oh great no Konnor after he just started to see the ball better…”
@AadhiR3211: “I’m sorry but why are the Pirates not starting Konnor Griffin Not even tryna be that guy but…”
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates records his first MLB hit in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Griffin is in the middle of his rookie season.
The 19-year-old is batting .189 with five RBI’s, five runs and one stolen base in 11 games.
Pirates Right Now
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts on second base after recording his first MLB hit in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Pirates have had a strong start to the year with a 10-7 record in 17 games, which has them tied with the Cincinnati Reds for first place in the National League Central.
They are 5-3 in eight games at home.
Following the Nationals, the Pirates will remain at home to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
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