PBN Around the Horn: Brubaker is Seeking Another Good Start Against Cubs

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Tuesday, May 17th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (15-20) look for revenge in game two of three against the Chicago Cubs (14-20). Starting game two for the Pirates will be JT Brubaker (0-3, 5.34 ERA), and his mound opponent will be Keegan Thompson (2-0, 1.67 ERA). First pitch in Chicago is set for 7:40 p.m.

UPDATE (1:16 p.m.) Kevin Newman is expected to begin his rehab assignment tonight in Triple-A Indianapolis. Indy begins a 6-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens.

Weather: 57 degrees and cloudy
TV/Radio AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PITT +120 underdogs, O/U of 7 runs

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