Pirates' Bailey Falter Completes Historic Dominant May

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter delivered an exceptional performance throughout May, completing one of the best months for a starting pitcher in franchise history with a 0.76 ERA over 35.2 innings and a 3-0 record in six starts. He capped the month with a dominant outing against the San Diego Padres, allowing only two hits and one walk over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a 5-0 victory. Falter's ability to mix his fastball with slider and changeup, combined with aggressive pitching and excellent command, has significantly contributed to his success, as noted by Pirates manager Don Kelly. Despite a relatively low strikeout-to-walk ratio, Falter has maintained a 3.14 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 12 starts this season. His performance marks a historic achievement for the Pirates, ranking as one of the lowest monthly ERAs in the Live Ball era. Falter is projected to continue his strong form with an upcoming start against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies.