PBN Around the Horn: Time for the Pirates’ Home Opener Folks

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UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) Pirates’ manager Derek Shelton is rocking some fresh black and gold kicks for today’s home opener.

Representing the Burgh on Opening Day with @JohnGeiger_ kicks. #412Day pic.twitter.com/62hgHmCXTF

— Derek Shelton (@derekshelton) April 12, 2022

UPDATE (12:29 p.m.) Here is the Cubs starting lineup

Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup! pic.twitter.com/oVodUKtISf

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 12, 2022

UPDATE (11:42 a.m.) For anyone interested in gambling, the O/U for the game has went down a half run to 8.5.

UPDATE (11:36 a.m.) The Pirates have just posted their lineup

Back in the 412 on 4.12#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/bbz3Seg6uh

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 12, 2022

Tuesday, April 12th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (1-2) will start a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs (2-1). Set to make his Pirates’ debut is 33-Year-Old Jose Quintana, and his mound opponent will be a fellow lefty, Drew Smyly. The Pirates’ home opener will start at 4:12 p.m.

Weather: 66 degrees and cloudy at first pitch 
TV/Radio: AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PITT -105, CHC -112, O/U of 8.5 runs

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