PBN Around the Horn: Pirates, Thompson Start Game 1 in LA LA Land

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Monday, May 30th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (19-26) will finish their road trip and start a three-game tilt against the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-14). Starting game one for the Pirates will be Zach Thompson (2-4, 5.50 ERA). Thompson’s mound opponent will be Walker Buehler (6-1, 2.91 ERA). First pitch at Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. Eastern.

UPDATE (8:49 p.m.) Pirates lineup.

Weather: 69 (NICE)! degrees and sunny
TV/Radio AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PITT +267 underdogs, O/U of 8 runs 

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