PBN Around the Horn: Will We See a Good Wil Crowe?

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After another bullpen snafu, your Pittsburgh Pirates (57-96) will try and force a series split opportunity against the Philadelphia Phillies (80-74). Toeing the rubber for the Pirates will be Wil Crowe (5.77 ERA), and his mound opponent will be Ranger Suarez (1.60 ERA). First pitch is 4:05 p.m. 

Weather: 75 degrees, partly cloudy
TV/Radio: AT&T Sportsnet, 93.7 The Fan
Line: PITT +230 underdogs, O/U 9 runs 

UPDATE (12:37 p.m.) Lineup

1. Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B
2. Kevin Newman SS
3. Bryan Reynolds CF
4. Yoshi Tsutsugo 1B
5. Anthony Alford LF
6. Wilmer Difo 2B
7. Cole Tucker RF
8. Taylor Davis C
9. Wil Crowe P

Pittsburgh Baseball Now Notes

Yajure Called Up, Peters To 10-Day IL

Pirates Pen Blows Game In 8-6 Loss

Pirates Prospects Notes

John Dreker drew the assignment to cover the minor league games on Friday, and he delivered again. Highlighted by a champ being crowned, John gives us all the action in the prospect watch. 

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