Gameday 135: Pirates look to even series on the road against Cleveland

Luis Ortiz vs Matthew Boyd

Photo Credit: WTM

In a theme that has become all too familiar lately, the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and the Pirates lost their fourth straight game.

The offense was able to string some hits together, especially the middle-of-the-order, but the pitching was hit early and often.

Carmen Mlodzinski allowed four earned runs from back-to-back home runs, giving up the brief lead they held in the fifth inning.

Saturday, they will look to Luis Ortiz to stop a four-game losing streak, and he will face off against lefty Matthew Boyd.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

2B - Nick Gonzales

DH - Andrew McCutchen

CF - Oneil Crz

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

3B - Jared Triolo

C - Henry Davis

Guardian Lineup

LF - Steven Kwan

2B - Andres Gimenez

3B - Jose Ramirez

DH - Josh Naylor

1B - Jhonkensy Noel

RF - Will Brennan

CF - Daniel Schneemann

C - Bo Naylor

SS - Brayan Rocchio

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Luis Ortiz (5-4, 3.35 ERA, 107 IP, 32 BB, 83 K)

CLE - Matthew Boyd (1-0, 2.70 ERA, 16.2 IP, 5 BB, 12 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

Jaden Woods: Results haven't matched up with the stuff yet

Today’s Feature

Saturday Thoughts: David Bednar being removed as closer, Oneil Cruz playing center field

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