Gameday 36: Pirates start three game series against Angels

After defeating Rockies over the weekend, the Pirates start a three game series against the Angels

May 06, 2024

The offense finally showed some signs of life, scoring five runs for the first time in over the week. It was also their first outright series win against any opponent since their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Oneil Cruz delivered a two-run go-ahead home run, and David Bednar closed the door as the Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3, winning the series 2-1.

Now their attention will turn to the Los Angeles Angels, who will have a familiar face on the mound on Monday. Tyler Anderson pitched for the Pirates in 2021 before getting traded to the Seattle Mariners at the Trade Deadline.

Mitch Keller will be on the mound for the Pirates, with an expected start time of 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Edward Olivares

C - Joey Bart

SS - Oneil Cruz

2B - Jared Triolo

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Angels Lineup

1B - Nolan Schanuel

CF - Mickey Moniak

LF - Taylor Ward

DH - Willie Calhoun

C - Logan O’Hoppe

2B - Brandon Drury

RF - Jo Adell

3B - Cole Tucker

SS - Zach Neto

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (2-3, 5.18 ERA, 40 IP, 15 BB, 39 K)

LAA - Tyler Anderson (2-3, 2.23 ERA, 36.1 IP, 15 BB, 27 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

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Today’s Feature

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