Spring Training Gameday 17: Bailey Falter takes the mound against the Red Sox

Pirates head on the road to face the Red Sox.

Mar 11, 2024

After blowing a 5-0 lead, the Pirates will look to get back in the win column on Monday when they play the Boston Red Sox.

Bailey Falter, who is still competing for an open rotation spot, will take the mound for the Pirates. He will be opposed by Cooper Criswell. The first pitch is expected around 1:05 p.m. ET.

Oneil Cruz hit home runs in each of his first two at-bats on Sunday, his second and third of the spring.

Pirates Lineup

CF - Billy McKinney

SS - Liover Peguero

C - Henry Davis

1B - Jake Lamb

DH - Edward Olivares

LF - Canaan Smith-Njigba

RF - Gilberto Celestino

2B - Alika Williams

3B - Sergio Alcantara

Expected Pitchers

Bailey Falter

Jose Hernandez

Colin Selby

Brent Honeywell Jr.

Ryder Ryan

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