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Pirates Rookie Konnor Griffin Hopes to Return from Injury on Friday

Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin hopes to return from a finger injury for Friday's game against the Angels.

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Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is hoping to come off the 60-day injured list on Friday to play against the Los Angeles Angels. [1] The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night. [2] Griffin made his major league debut on April 3 and is batting .276 with five home runs, 25 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 59 games. [3] Griffin, 20, has been sidelined since early July with an injury to the knuckle on his left ring finger, which was in a splint for about six weeks. [4] The No. 9 overall pick of the 2024 draft, Griffin signed a nine-year, $140 million deal with the club just days after his promotion to the majors. [5] Konnor Griffin was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of the series opener against the Angels. [6] Rookie pitcher Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, allowing only three hits to win for the Pirates. [7] Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin hit an RBI double in the second inning to score the only run of the game. [8]
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  1. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is hoping to come off the 60-day injured list on Friday to play against the Los Angeles Angels. · Deadspin
  2. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. Griffin made his major league debut on April 3 and is batting .276 with five home runs, 25 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 59 games. · Deadspin
  4. Griffin, 20, has been sidelined since early July with an injury to the knuckle on his left ring finger, which was in a splint for about six weeks. · Deadspin
  5. The No. 9 overall pick of the 2024 draft, Griffin signed a nine-year, $140 million deal with the club just days after his promotion to the majors. · Deadspin
  6. Konnor Griffin was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of the series opener against the Angels. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. Rookie pitcher Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, allowing only three hits to win for the Pirates. · Yahoo! Sports
  8. Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin hit an RBI double in the second inning to score the only run of the game. · Yahoo! Sports
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