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Winners and losers from Pittsburgh Steelers’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 3-0 on Sunday with an imposing victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. This was the most impressive victory for the Steelers, but it is not without its warts.
Here are the winners and losers from Pittsburgh’s win:
Winner: Justin Fields
Justin Fields did everything the Steelers asked him to do on Sunday and then some. He threw with anticipation to open throwing lanes over the middle of the field, an area the Steelers have purposefully avoided in the first two weeks of the season. He ended up going 25 of 32 for 245 passing yards on the day. A lot of his percentage throws were in the quick game early, and he opened up the game 10 for 10 before finally throwing an incompletion.
Fields was efficient and took the shots down the field when he needed. His ability to see the field and process open spots in the middle of the field is progression. He looks much calmer in the pocket. This is a huge win for Fields.
Loser: Spencer Anderson
Anderson had the full time starting left guard spot through two weeks, but his obvious struggles made the Steelers turn to Mason McCormick for portions of the game. McCormick had some good moments, but Anderson struggled in the run game. He could start next week if Isaac Seumalo is out, but his performances have left a lot to be desired, so he belongs on this list, especially with McCormick knocking at the door.
Winner: Calvin Austin III and Scotty Miller
Loser: Van Jefferson
I will put these together in one paragraph. The Steelers needed someone to step up outside of George Pickens. Well, they did find two guys willing and ready to do that. It would be Scotty Miller and Calvin Austin III. Austin caught the huge 53-yard touchdown from Fields and made a few plays on the outside. He is strictly a speedy slot player, but that is enough to have significant value to the Steelers. Miller had only been getting snaps in 13 personnel, but he has the speed and quickness to make things happen after the catch. They combined for six catches for 126 yards, which is a healthy production outside Pickens.
On the other hand, Jefferson struggled to maintain his seniority, and it is hard to envision him keeping that for much longer. He might be a quality blocker at times, but the Steelers need the speed and juice that Miller and Austin bring over Jefferson, who has not given them nearly enough production.
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Winner: Nick Herbig
Herbig deserves all the praise in the world for stepping into the shoes that Alex Highsmith left behind. In just eight pass-rushing snaps, he had racked up three pressures and two sacks, including a strip sack. Herbig is just too explosive to sit on the bench for much longer, and even when Highsmith is back and healthy, the Steelers need to find meaningful snaps for Herbig.
His productivity is through the roof. Whenever he gets a shot, Herbig makes it all happen. Pittsburgh found another steal in the fourth round in what looks to be a seriously good pass rusher.
Loser: Beanie Bishop
Bishop has been fine, but he still has much growing to do. Ladd McConkey gave the Steelers some trouble, and Bishop’s strong suit has never been in coverage. It has almost always been coming downhill and tackling. His strengths are that he excels and is clear, but Bishop needs to do more to hold down this spot full time whenever Cam Sutton returns after the bye week.
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Plum Borough parents charged with supplying alcohol for underage drinking party
Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.
According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.
Police said that officers went to the home after receiving a tip about a large party involving high school aged children.
When officers arrived at the home, they found numerous teenagers, empty beer cans and empty seltzer cans, and multiple bottles of vodka.
The parents told police that a birthday party for their 17-year-old daughter got out of hand and that some kids has been kicked out, but more came and they didn’t know what to do.
According to the criminal complaint, officers said they had been called to the home two previous times for similar reasons.
Police said a total of 66 underage kids were at the home.
Court records show that both parents have been cited via summons and preliminary hearings are scheduled for mid-April.
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Pirates Winning Streak Ends With Loss to Cardinals
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong showing so far in the Grapefruit League, but suffered a surprising defeat.
The Pirates lost 3-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla., taking just their third defeat in Spring Training so far, dropping to 9-3 in the Grapefruit League.
Pittsburgh saw their five-game winning streak come to an end, but they are still level with the New York Yankees at the top of the Grapefruit League standings.
This game also came after the first off day for the Pirates on March 4 and a 7-1 win over Team Colombia in an exhibition at LECOM Park on March 3.
How the Pirates Fell to the Cardinals
Pirates right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller made his third start in the Grapefruit League and threw three scoreless innings, before giving up a solo home run to Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman on a slider down in the zone, putting the road team up 1-0 in the top of the fourth inning.
That represented the first run that Keller gave up all Spring Training and Pirates left-handed relief pitcher Derek Diamond came in for him after he gave up a single to Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker.
Keller has just a 1.23 ERA over 7.1 innings for the Pirates in the Grapefruit League, a good start for the veteran on the starting rotation.
St. Louis loaded the bases against Pirates left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk in the top of the fifth inning with three walks, but Sisk struckout top prospect in shortstop JJ Wetherholt and forced Gorman into a double play to keep it a one-run game.
Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski gave up a run in the top of the sixth inning, as he walked second baseman Ramón Urías, who stole second base, then gave up a single to catcher Pedro Pagés, doubling the Cardinals’ lead at 2-0.
The Pirates tied the game up at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, as shortstop Alika Williams hit a two-run home run off of Cardinals left-handed pitcher Quinn Mathews.
Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning, hitting leadoff batter Joshua Baez with a pitch and then giving up a single to pinch-hitter Jimmy Crooks to make it 3-2.
Right fielder Ryan O’Hearn had a strong showing for the Pirates in the loss to the Cardinals with two hits in two at-bats. He is now slashing .462/.563/.769 for an OPS of 1.332 in six Grapefruit League games.
Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia had a hit off the bench for the Pirates, as he is now slashing .533/.611/.733 for an OPS of 1.344 in seven games.
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