The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game weekend series beginning tonight. First pitch is 7:20pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 6:55pm.
The Pirates are skipping rookie Jared Jones’ start tonight and will go with veteran Martin Perez, who has returned from the Injured List.
The Pirates were idle Thursday, while the Braves lost 1-0 to the Chicago White Sox. Atlanta has lost two games in a row, and three of their last four. Chad Kuhl made his first start for the White Sox and first in the majors since April 2023 with Pittsburgh. He tossed three-plus innings and permitted just one hit. He was one of five Chicago pitchers to combine for the shutout.
The Pirates picked up a half-game in the Wild Card race with the Atlanta loss. The are two games out of a playoff spot.
The Bucs and Braves play Saturday at 4:10pm. WISR pre-game will be 3:45pm. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates
Sunday’s game will have an 11:35am start that will be televised only on Roku. WISR will not be carrying that game. Bailey Falter is scheduled to be the Pirates starting pitcher.
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