Gameday 37: Pirates look for fourth straight win after Mitch Keller complete game

Quinn Priester on the mound looking to make it three straight for the Pirates

May 07, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates got off to a good start in their three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels, winning 4-1.

Edward Olivares’ first career grand slam was all the offense that they needed, as Mitch Keller pitched a complete game, holding the Angels to just a run.

It hasn’t been the best start to the season, but Keller picked up his third win. He held the Angels to just five hits and one walk while striking out five. The lone run came on a solo home run by Zach Neto.

Olivares hit a grand slam and a double, his first extra-base hits since April 9 against Detroit.

After tossing the best start of his major league career, Quinn Priester will take the mound for the Pirates on Tuesday. He will face Patrick Sandoval, who is 1-5 on the season.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Edward Olivares

C - Yasmani Grandal

2B - Jared Triolo

CF - Michael A. Taylor

SS - Alika Williams

Angels Lineup

1B - Nolan Schanuel

CF - Mickey Moniak

2B - Brandon Drury

DH - Willie Calhoun

LF - Kevin Pillar

C - Logan O’Hoppe

RF - Jo Adell

3B - Cole Tucker

SS - Zach Neto

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Quinn Priester (0-2, 3.31 ERA, 16.1 IP, 6 BB, 11 K)

LAA - Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 5.91 ERA, 32 IP, 16 BB, 38 K)

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