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PBN Around the Horn: Zach Thompson Returns with Series a Win in Sight

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On Sunday, July 3rd, your Pittsburgh Pirates (32-46) finish their four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (45-35). Starting game four for the Pirates will be Zach Thompson (3-5, 4.47 ERA), and his mound opponent will be Brandon Woodruff (6-3, 4.44 ERA). First pitch at PNC Park is set for 1:35 p.m.Â
UPDATE (11:10 a.m.) Oneil Cruz finds himself in some elite company according to Joe Block’s tweet. Since being called up, Cruz has hit five balls at 110+ mph. That places him tied for second, only behind Shohei Ohtani at six.
Weather:Â 83Â degrees and sunny
TV/Radio:Â AT&T Sportsnet, KDKA RadioÂ
Money Line:Â PIT +145 underdogs, O/U of 7.5 runs
Pittsburgh Baseball Now Notes
Pirates Trade Anthony Banda to Blue Jays for Cash Considerations
Pirates Recall Bryse Wilson; Option Aaron Fletcher to Triple-A
Wilson Gets it Done, Pirates’ Offense Explodes in 7-4 Win Over Brewers
Pirates Postgame: Bryse Wilson Pitches Well As Bednar Shuts It Down
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