Pirates Make Catcher Change vs. White Sox
Briefly

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Chicago White Sox with a key lineup change, as Henry Davis replaces Joey Bart at catcher, batting eighth. Davis has struggled significantly this season with a .197 batting average and .583 OPS over 47 games. The Pirates maintain their infield arrangement, adjusting Ke'Bryan Hayes' position in the batting order from eighth to sixth. Rookie pitcher Mike Burrows is making his 10th start, coming off a poor performance where he allowed six earned runs against the Minnesota Twins.
Henry Davis, the former first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, has struggled this season with a .197 batting average and .583 OPS over 47 games.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have consistently alternated catchers Henry Davis and Joey Bart,reflecting their respective struggles at the plate; Davis with a .197 average and Bart with .236.
In the Pirates' lineup, Ke'Bryan Hayes moves up to sixth in the batting order while other infielders maintain their positions for the game against the Chicago White Sox.
Rookie pitcher Mike Burrows, making his 10th start, faced a tough outing previously, allowing six earned runs against the Minnesota Twins just weeks ago.
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