Gameday 103: Pirates Open Weekend Series Against Phillies

After taking two of three against the Padres, the Pirates return home to face the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Pirates kept things entertaining in San Diego, with David Bednar walking in a run with the bases loaded before getting the final two outs, clinching their road series against the Padres.

For the first time this season they will take on their cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, with the game starting at 7:05 pm ET.

Stay tuned throughout the day for the lineups, and any other news that happens to the major league team.

Article Recaps

Here’s the Morning Rundown for today, looking at the Pirates trading Carlos Santana.

Read yesterday’s feature article breaking down Josiah Sightler’s time in Bradenton.

Here is also today’s feature, looking at translating pitchers to the major league level, and how that impacts some of the Pirates prospects.

Pitching Matchup

PHI - Zack Wheeler, RHP (7-5, 3.88 ERA)

PIT - Mitch Keller, RHP (9-6, 4.01 ERA)

Lineups

CF - Jack Suwinski

LF - Bryan Reynolds

DH - Andrew McCutchen

1B - Ji-Man Choi

RF - Henry Davis

C - Endy Rodriguez

3B - Jared Triolo

2B - Nick Gonzales

SS - Alika Williams

Update: It was known in the morning from a Jason Mackey tweet, but the Pirates made it official that Josh Palacios would be taking the roster opened by the Carlos Santana trade.

Update: On the minor league side of things, plenty of moves coming quick and fast, some due to injuries.

— Mason Martin promoted to Triple-A, while RHP Brad Case sent from Indy to the FCL.

— Both Altoona catchers head to the injured list (Abrahan Gutierrez and Dylan Shockley), with Eli Wilson coming up in support. Claudio Finol will likely get some playing time behind the plate once again.

— Norris Marcos activated by the Altoona Curve.