PBN Around the Horn: Can Quintana & Pirates Salvage Brewers Series?

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Thursday, April 28th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (8-10) play finish their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (12-7). To try and salvage at least one game for the Pirates will be Jose Quintana (0-1, 3.86 ERA). Quintana’s mound opponent will be Freddy Peralta (0-1, 7.50 ERA). First pitch at PNC will be 12:35 p.m.

UPDATE (12:01 p.m.) The money line has been moving like crazy for the Brewers who now stand at -167 favorites but the Pirates had some money come in on their side. The Pirates now stand as +140 underdogs as opposed to +145.

UPDATE (11:39 a.m.) Lineup for the Pirates has changed. Andrew Knapp has been scratched from the lineup and Roberto Perez will fill in and bat 9th.

UPDATE (10:36 a.m.) the Pirates and Brewers O/U moved about 15 mins after the lineups were posted. Instead of 7.5 the O/U has moved to 7 runs.

UPDATE (10:19 a.m.) Pirates & Brewers Lineup

Weather: 44 degrees and sunny at first pitch 
TV/Radio: AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio
Money Line: PITT +140 underdogs, O/U 7 runs 

Pittsburgh Baseball Now Notes

Groin Injury Lands Kevin Newman on 10-Day Injured List

Brewers Victorious Over Pirates in 3-1 Pitchers Duel at PNC Park

From the Pirates Clubhouse: Derek Shelton, Bryse Wilson After 3-1 Loss

Pirates Takeaways: Shelton’s Use of Opener Paid Off Despite Loss 

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