Gameday 121: Pirates return home and try to snap losing streak

Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pirates in series opener

Aug 16, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates return from a rough road trip, and their losing streak is now in double-digits. They will face the Seattle Mariners in a weekend series.

Seattle has struggled offensively but features one of the best rotations in the majors. Three of its best are scheduled to pitch this weekend. Logan Gilbert will kick the series off, followed by Luis Castillo and Geroge Kirby.

The Pirates will have Paul Skenes on the mound, who will look to help them end their 10-game losing streak and win his first game since July 11.

The first pitch. 6:40 pm ET, and is scheduled to be televised on Apple TV+.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Oneil Cruz

2B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

1B - Rowdy Tellez

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

C - Yasmani Grandal

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Mariners Lineup

CF - Victor Robles

LF - Randy Arozarena

C - Cal Raleigh

DH - Julio Rodriguez

2B - Jorge Polanco

1B - Luke Raley

RF - Dominic Canzone

3B - Josh Rojas

SS - Leo Rivas

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Paul Skenes (6-2, 2.25 ERA, 92 IP, 20 BB, 115 K)

SEA - Logan Gilbert (7-8, 2.91 ERA, 154.2 IP, 27 BB, 149 K)

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