Gameday 17: Pirates head to New York for three games against the Mets

After splitting a four-games versus the Phillies, the Pirates start another set against a NL East opponent.

Apr 15, 2024

Behind Mitch Keller’s seven solid innings, Andrew McCutchen’s 300th career home run, and Jack Suwinski’s grand slam, the Pirates were able to salvage a series sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Their attention will shift to the New York Mets as the Pirates open up a three-game set on the road before returning home.

The rotation has been among the best in the game but was dealt a blow yesterday with the news of Marco Gonzales hitting the injured list. There hasn’t been an official announcement on who will take his spot in the rotation.

Martin Perez will take the mound for the Pirates, with former Milwaukee Brewer Adrian Houser the expected starter for the Mets.

First pitch is expected for 7:10 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Oneil Cruz

LF - Bryan Reynolds

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

1B - Rowdy Tellez

DH - Andrew McCutchen

CF - Jack Suwinski

RF - Connor Joe

2B - Jared Triolo

C - Henry Davis

Mets Lineup

LF - Brandon Nimmo

RF - Starling Marte

SS - Francisco Lindor

1B - Pete Alonso

3B - Brett Baty

C - Francisco Alvarez

2B - Jeff McNeil

DH - Tyrone Taylor

CF - Harrison Bader

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Martin Perez (1-0, 1.89 ERA, 19 IP, 5 BB, 15 K)

NYM - Adrian Houser (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 10 IP, 5 BB, 4 K)

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Gameday 17: Pirates head to New York for three games against the Mets

After splitting a four-games versus the Phillies, the Pirates start another set against a NL East opponent.

Pirates Lineup

Mets Lineup

Pitching Matchup

Yesterday’s Feature

Today’s Feature

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