
PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - The Pittsburgh Pirates return home after a 5-3 road trip which has them at 10-6 overall and in 1st place in the NL Central. The Pirates begin this home stand with three against the San Francisco Giants followed by 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle weighs in on what being in first place means even though it's still early in the season.
Tonight, 7:05 pm: Jordan Lyles, PIT (1-0, 0.82 ERA) vs Madison Bumgarner, SF (1-2, 3.12 ERA)
Saturday, 4:05 pm: Jameson Taillon, PIT (0-2, 3.43 ERA) vs Derek Holland, SF (1-2, 4.09 ERA)
Sunday, 1:35 pm: Chris Archer, PIT (1-0, 2.00 ERA) vs Dereck Rodriguez, SF (2-2, 3.63 ERA)
Monday, 7:05 pm: Joe Musgrove, PIT (1-1, 0.81 ERA) vs TBA, ARI
Tuesday, 7:05 pm: Trevor Williams, PIT (1-0, 2.59 ERA) vs TBA, ARI
Pirates Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall is set to begin his rehab assignment with the Indianapolis Indians Friday Night. Chisenhall has been on the IL with a right index finger fracture since the start of the season.
Chicago Cubs (8-9) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (10-9), In Progress
Los Angeles Dodgers (13-8) at Milwaukee Brewers (12-8), 8:10 pm
New York Mets (10-8) at St. Louis Cardinals (10-8), 8:15 pm
Cincinnati Reds (6-12) at San Diego Padres (11-9), 10:10 pm
Indianapolis (AAA, 9-4): The Indians host Louisville tonight at 7:15 for the beginning of a 3-game homestand. Outfielder Bryan Reynolds is hitting .362 with 5 Home Runs and 11 RBI in 12 games
Altoona (AA, 6-8): Postponed Friday, Will play doubleheader on Saturday. Third Baseman Hunter Owen is hitting .277 with 3 Home Runs and 12 RBI in 14 games
Bradenton (A, 10-5): The Marauders host Jupitor Tonight at 6 :30 pm at LECOM Park. Third Baseman Dylan Busby is hitting .237 with 2 Doubles, a Triple, 4 Home Runs and 8 RBI in 12 games
Greensboro (A, 7-8): The Grasshoppers host Delmarva Tonight at 7 pm. Outfielder Lolo Sanchez is hitting .333 with a Double, 3 Triples, a Home Run and 9 RBI in 15 games