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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 10: Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
The Pirates most recently beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 6-2 (in Missouri).
Konnor Griffin finished the win with one hit, two runs and one stolen base in four at-bats.
Pirates Make Konnor Griffin Decision
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 19, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
For Friday’s game, the Pirates have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Pirates 5/22 O. Cruz DH B. Lowe 2B N. Gonzales 3B S. Horwitz 1B K. Griffin SS J. Garcia CF E. Rodríguez C E. Valdez RF J. Mangum LF B. Chandler SP”
Pirates 5/22
O. Cruz DH B. Lowe 2B N. Gonzales 3B S. Horwitz 1B K. Griffin SS J. Garcia CF E. Rodríguez C E. Valdez RF J. Mangum LF
B. Chandler SP
For just the third time in his career, Griffin is batting fifth in the lineup.
The 20-year-old rookie is currently batting .278 with 45 hits, three home runs, 20 RBI’s, 25 runs and 11 stolen bases in his first 44 games in the MLB.
Social Media Reacts To Griffin’s Hot Start
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 25, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here’s what people have been saying about Griffin:
@BurghFinsFan3: “Since his 20th birthday on April 24th, Konnor Griffin is hitting .344 with a .908 OPS and 10 extra base hits. He has the 3rd most hits in all of MLB in that time with 33. Living up to the hype.”
Just Baseball: “Konnor Griffin in May ranks Top 10 in the NL in: AVG (.338) Hits (24) Doubles (6) Runs (15) SB (4) fWAR (0.8) A reminder that this is Griffin’s first full month of baseball as a 20-year-old”
@JimStamm22: “Konnor Griffin is just now scratching the surface of he good he can be at this level. That’s not an exaggeration.”
Kody Duncan: “Konnor Griffin has been one of the hottest hitters in MLB this month”
Konnor Griffin has been nothing short of phenomenal throughout the month of May:
Hit safely in 16 of 18 games 24 for 71 (.338 avg) .878 OPS 1 HR 8 XBH 7 RBI 4 SB
ROTY 🔜
Pirates Right Now
GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws out a runner at first base against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Pirates have had a solid start to the 2026 season with a 26-24 record in 50 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League Central.
They are just 4.5 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first.
On the road, the Pirates have gone 13-11 in the 24 games they have played away from PNC Park.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar