Spring Training Gameday 3: Pirates look for first win of Spring against the Blue Jays

Roansy Contreras expected to make his 2024 debut on the road

Photo Credit: Ryan Palancer

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their second Spring game, and first at home, on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles by the score of 2-0.

Mitch Keller made his 2024 debut on Sunday, pitching two innings, allowing a hit and two walks while striking out two batters. The offense only mustered up three hits on the day, with Nick Gonzales picking up a double.

We will see them back on the road on Monday, heading to Dunedin to play the Toronto Blue Jays. The first pitch is expected around 1:05 pm ET.

According to Jason Mackey, Roansy Contreras is expected to start. He’s fighting for a rotation spot this Spring.

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Pirates Lineup

3B - Nick Gonzales

2B - Jared Triolo

DH - Henry Davis

LF - Edward Olivares

RF - Canaan Smith-Njigba

C - Jason Delay

SS - Alika Williams

1B - Jake Lamb

CF - Ji-Hwan Bae

RHP - Roansy Contreras

Yesterday’s Feature

Josh Palacios was one of the most clutch hitters in baseball last year, and now he’s trying to earn a roster spot, potentially even as a starter. I break down his case in yesterday’s feature.

Can Joshua Palacios turn clutch hitting into a starting job for Pirates?

Today’s Feature

Monday means another Mailbag article. Today we talk about the Marco Gonzales trade, midseason call ups, and Matt Gorski.

Mailbag: Marco Gonzales trade, Pitching call ups, Matt Gorski