VIDEO: Amazing A.J. Burnett Delivers In Critical Spot For Pittsburgh Pirates
By Matt Gajtka
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May 17, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
A.J. Burnett didn’t save the season with his seven shutout innings against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon, but he helped prevent what could have been a crippling sweep.
I explain the scope of his performance further in this Reaction Time video for City of Champions TV: