Pirates Konnor Griffin takes responsibility for error vs. Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin's error contributed to the loss to the Washington Nationals, which the rookie took full responsibility for.
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Since getting called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates , shortstop Konnor Griffin has not found his footing. The rookie hit a double and collected an RBI in his Major League debut on April 3 against the Baltimore Orioles . Overall, Griffin is hitting .
214 with a . 602 OPS and 14 strikeouts in 13 games. Konnor Griffin takes responsibility for his error in the Pittsburgh Pirates' loss to the Washington Nationals “I'm trying to make a play for Braxton [Ascraft].
I fielded it, thought I had a chance to get a second,” Griffin said to 93. 7 The Fan . Turned to throw and my back leg got stuck under his, and at that point, I just tried to hold on to it, but it didn’t help it slipped out of my hand and let a run score.