Kranick allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Kranick allowed a run or more in three of his four innings Saturday night, as the Pittsburgh rookie struggled to subdue Cincinnati's bats. The big blow came in the fourth via a two-run shot by Eugenio Suarez that gave the Reds a 4-0 lead. Thankfully for Kranick's sake, the Pirates rallied to spare him the loss. The right-hander finishes the season with an inflated 6.28 ERA and a sub-optimal 32:19 K:BB. Even with these numbers, Kranick flashed at times in his first campaign (he was pulled after five perfect innings in his MLB debut against the Cardinals in June), and will squarely be in the fight for a roster spot next season.