Gameday 115: Pirates head west for weekend series against the Dodgers

Mitch Keller is the current scheduled starter

After a disappointing sweep at home against the Padres, the Pittsburgh Pirates travel west for a six-game road trip, beginning in Los Angeles facing the Dodgers.

The Pirates sit with a 56-58 record after getting swept and are now 4.5 games back from a Wild Card spot.

The Dodgers will have Jack Flaherty on the mound, who was acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline.

Mitch Keller is the scheduled start for the Pirates, who will be looking for his 11th of the season.

First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

2B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Oneil Cruz

DH - Joey Bart

1B - Rowdy Tellez

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

C - Yasmani Grandal

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Dodger Lineup

DH - Shohei Ohtani

LF - Teoscar Hernandez

1B - Freddy Freeman

C - Will Smith

2B - Gavin Lux

SS - Miguel Rojas

3B - Enrique Hernandez

RF - Jason Heyward

CF - Andy Pages

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (10-5, 3.20 ERA, 132.1 IP, 36 BB, 118 K)

LAD - Jack Flaherty (8-5, 2.80 ERA, 112.2 IP, 20 BB, 140 K)

Today’s Feature

Omar Alfonzo was promoted to High-A Greensboro at the beginning of the week, and his presence was immediately felt. I broke down his four hit day, which included a home run, in his Grasshopper debut.

Omar Alfonzo picks up four hits, including a home run, in his Greensboro debut

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