Gameday 131: Mitch Keller kicks off series against Cubs

Mitch Keller vs Jameson Taillon

Photo Credit: WTM

After winning three of four against the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates face another division rival—the Chicago Cubs—in a three-game set starting Monday.

The Pirates got a fantastic outing from Paul Skenes to kick off the weekend and a timely hit from Yasmani Grandal to end it.

However, they will be without Joey Bart, who is heading to the injured list. Former first-overall pick Henry Davis is expected to take his place on the roster.

Mitch Keller is scheduled to pitch on Monday and will face former Pirates Jameson Taillon for the Cubs.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

DH - Oneil Cruz

2B - Nick Gonzales

1B - Rowdy Tellez

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

C - Yasmani Grandal

3B - Jared Triolo

CF - Ji Hwan Bae

Cubs Lineup

LF - Ian Happ

1B - Michael Busch

DH - Seiya Suzuki

RF - Cody Bellinger

3B - Isaac Paredes

2B - Nico Hoerner

SS - Dansby Swanson

CF - Pete Crow-Armstrong

C - Miguel Amaya

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (11-7, 3.76 ERA, 148.1 IP, 40 BB, 134 K)

CHC - Jameson Taillon (8-8, 3.77 ERA, 126.2 IP, 26 BB, 101 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

Hunter Stratton injury is a blow to the Pirates' bullpen

Today’s Feature

10 Observations: David Matoma in Bridge League, Anthony Solometo bounce back? Will Taylor struggling with ABS

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