Gameday 48: Pirates return home for series against the Reds
Nick Lodolo vs Mitch Keller
The Pittsburgh Pirates return home after a miserable road trip that saw them go 1-5 against the Mets and Phillies. They begin a seven-game homestand on Monday, kicking off a series against the Cincinnati Reds.
Paul Skenes pitched eight innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out nine, but got hit for another loss as the offense was shut out.
Mitch Keller will kick off the series against the Reds, who will send Nick Lodolo to the mound.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET.
Pirates Lineup
3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes
DH - Andrew McCutchen
RF - Bryan Reynolds
C - Joey Bart
CF - Alexander Canario
1B - Nick Solak
LF - Tommy Pham
SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa
2B - Jared Triolo
Reds Lineup
CF - TJ Friedl
3B - Santiago Espinal
SS - Elly De La Cruz
LF - Austin Hays
DH - Gavin Lux
1B - Spencer Steer
RF - Will Benson
C - Tyler Stephenson
2B - Matt McLain
Pitching Matchup
PIT - Mitch Keller (1-5, 4.15 ERA, 52 IP, 43 K)
CIN - Nick Lodolo (3-4, 3.42 ERA, 52.2 IP, 42 K)
Yesterday’s Feature
Nick Yorke brings confidence into season
While the 2025 season has seen some ups and downs early on for Nick Yorke, he knows that his approach works.
Today’s Feature
10 Observations: FCL observations, David Matoma, promotions?
Murphy 5/13: Got to see a little more than an inning from Reinold Navarro on Tuesday before the stream cut out, which came with some pitch data.
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Birdbrain's work is once again on full display. No offense and a lousy bullpen. And keep in mind, Bednar and Holderman were supposed to be the two top relievers.
This loss will put the Cheringtons on pace for 111 losses. Fortunately, that's fewer than the 86 they lost last year.