PBN Around the Horn: Can the Pirates, Thompson Force a Split Game?

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Friday, June 11th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (24-32) play game three of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves (32-27). Starting game three for your Pirates will be Zach Thompson (3-5, 3-4, 4.60 ERA). Going for the Braves is set to be old friend Charlie Morton (4-3, 5.63 ERA). First pitch at Truist Park is set for 4:10 p.m.

UPDATE (1:55 p.m.) Former Pirates pitcher, Joe Musgrove and Chad Kuhl had a bit of fun last night on the mound. Anyone up for a game of Tic-Tac Toe?

Opposing pitchers Joe Musgrove and Chad Kuhl played tic tac toe on the mound pic.twitter.com/WHmWYxCl3c

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 11, 2022

UPDATE (12:36 p.m.) The Pirates lineup against the Braves.

Weather: 85 degrees and partly cloudy 
TV/Radio AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PIT +205 underdogs, O/U of 8.5 runs

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