Chandler’s decisive pitches to Ritter and Moniak clocked in at 99.9 mph and 100.4 mph, respectively – the fastest pitches for strikeouts that any Pirate has thrown this year.

The Boston Red Sox are moving veteran starter Walker Buehler, who’s struggled throughout the season in the rotation, to the bullpen.

Chandler needed just seven pitches to retire the Rockies in order in the seventh, helped a bit by a sliding catch by centerfielder Jack Suwinski.