CHICAGO — As the Pirates stepped off the team bus on Sunday night in Chicago, manager Derek Shelton had a brief talk with rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski.
Having also grown up around here, Shelton told Suwinski to cherish this experience and joked that he’d probably be playing for free, with his salary used to purchase extra tickets for family and friends.
Here’s guessing Suwinski won’t mind picking up the tab, especially not after what transpired in the series finale on Wednesday night. With the Pirates looking to avoid a sweep, Suwinski homered in the ballpark located only about 25 minutes from where he went to high school, carrying the Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
