Pirates in baseball: Marlins drop first game to Dodgers, Clayton McCullough’s last team

by | Apr 29, 2025

It was a reunion of sorts for the Miami Marlins in Monday’s game with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The game, which the Dodgers won 7-6 in 10 innings, was the first for ECU alum and Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough against his old team since he took the Miami job. McCullough was the first base coach for several years.

McCullough got his World Series ring from former teammate Freddie Freeman before the game.

The Marlins tied it at 5-5 when Dane Myers hit a grand slam in the sixth inning. Fellow ECU alum Connor Norby came on as a pinch hitter and drew a walk before Myers’ blast.

The Marlins dropped to 12-16 with the loss.

See below to find out what the rest of the Pirates in baseball did on Monday.

Major League Baseball

  • Connor Norby, Miami Marlins: See above
  • Alec Burleson, St. Louis Cardinals: Did not play in 3-1 loss to Reds.
  • Shawn Armstrong, Texas Rangers: Pitched two innings in 2-1 loss to Athletics. Came in during the seventh inning, walked two and struck out one. His ERA is now 2.19.
  • Gavin Williams, Cleveland Guardians: Took the loss against the Twins, 11-1. Pitched two innings, gave up four runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Gave up a solo homer in the first inning. Now sits at 2-2 with a 5.14 ERA this season.
  • Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays: Off on Monday
  • Zach Agnos, Colorado Rockies: Did not pitch in 6-3 loss to Braves.
  • Clayton McCullough, Miami Marlins (manager): See above

Minor Leagues

  • Off on Mondays

Photo credit: Clayton McCullough (Los Angeles Dodgers photo)

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