The Pirates were rained out yesterday in Detroit and will make up the game today as part of a doubleheader. The first pitch for game one is scheduled at 1:10, with Bryse Wilson pitching for the Pirates against the Tigers’ Michael Pineda. Game two follows with the Bucs’ Jose Quintana against Tarik Skubal. Pregame begins on WCCS at 12:45.
Reliever Anthony Banda rejoined the active roster yesterday after a bout with pneumonia. Outfielder Anthony Alford’s time with the Pirates organization ended yesterday when he opted for free agency after being designated for assignment last week.
ALTOONA
Altoona snapped their four-game losing streak with a 5-2 rain-shortened six-inning game at Erie. Liover Peguero continued to dominate Eastern League pitching with two more hits, including a triple, and two RBIs. Peguero leads the Eastern League in hits, batting average (.355), RBIs, doubles, and extra-base hits. Game two of the series is tonight in Erie with Luis Ortiz starting for the Curve.
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