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Williams to make first MLB start Saturday
- Updated: September 15, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — For a few minutes in the Citizens Bank Park bullpen on Wednesday night, Trevor Williams prepared for his third relief appearance for the Pirates. Now, he’s getting ready for his first Major League start.
Williams, the Pirates’ No. 27 prospect per MLBPipeline.com, will start the second half of the Pirates’ doubleheader against the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, manager Clint Hurdle announced Thursday. The decision came down to Williams or right-hander Drew Hutchison, depending entirely on who was needed out of the bullpen in Wednesday night’s 6-2 loss to the Phillies.
“I’m excited, obviously. Ready to go,” Williams said. “It’s been kind of weird adjusting to the reliever role, but I did as best I could in that sense. I’m ready to go on Saturday and hopefully get another shot.”
Williams warmed up first during Wednesday’s game, but he sat down and Hutchison wound up pitching two innings. That left Williams available for Saturday, when …
