PBN Around the Horn: Zach Thompson Gets the Nod *Nervous Laugh

Welcome to the PBN Around the Horn. Here you’ll find news and notes from across Major League Baseball, your Pittsburgh Pirates, and around the Sports Now network.

Saturday, May 14th, your Pittsburgh Pirates (13-19) play game three of four against the Cincinnati Reds (9-24). Starting game three for the Pirates will be Zach Thompson, and his mound opponent will be Luis Castillo (0-0, 5.79 ERA). First pitch at PNC Park is set for 6:35 p.m.

UPDATE (2:30 p.m.) Pirates Lineup

Our Saturday starters.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/cD6lHBTZog

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 14, 2022

UPDATE (11:18 p.m.) The Pirates and Pirates Charities are hosting their family walk today.

Weather: 80 degrees, 30% chance of rain
TV/Radio AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA Radio 
Money Line: PITT +100 underdogs, O/U of 8 runs

Pittsburgh Baseball Now Notes

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Cole Tucker Hasn’t Lived Up To Being 1st Round Pick

Tigers Claim Sam Howard Off Waivers From Pirates

Tyler Beede Joins Pirates; Cam Alldred Optioned to Triple-A

Mitch Keller Continues to Struggle in 8-2 Loss to Reds

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