Gameday 52: Pirates begin weekend series against Braves

Pirates try to rebound after losing two of three against the Giants

Photo Credit: WTM

The bullpen blew leads in the last two games of the series, squandering away quality starts by Jared Jones and Paul Skenes after winning the first game on Tuesday against the Giants.

Now, they turn their attention to the Atlanta Braves, who recently took two of three against the Chicago Cubs.

Bailey Falter, Mitch Keller, and Martin Perez are the projected starters for the Pirates this weekend.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Edward Olivares

2B - Nick Gonzales

3B - Jared Triolo

SS - Oneil Cruz

C - Yasmani Grandal

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Lineup

RF - Ronald Acuna Jr.

2B - Ozzie Albies

DH - Marcell Ozuna

1B - Matt Olson

C - Travis d’Arnaud

SS - Orlando Arcia

CF - Michael Harris II

LF - Adam Duvall

3B - Zack Short

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Bailey Falter (2-2, 3.53 ERA, 51 IP, 13 BB, 29 K)

ATL - Ray Kerr (1-0, 2.89 ERA, 9.1 IP, 10 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

We looked at Nick Gonzales’ start to the season with the Pirates, what has changed so far, and if it could be sustainable.

Nick Gonzales has been hitting, but has anything changed?

Today’s Feature

Nick Cimillo began the year on the Development List, but has taken this opportunity to play more consistently in May and ran with it, becoming one of the better hitters in the Grasshopper lineup.

Nick Cimillo: Late round pick playing well in Greensboro this May

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