Pirates visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series

Stats to know about Phillies hitters entering series vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

While the Phillies are 25-18 on the season, their offense has another level it can reach.

Pirates visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series

Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (25-18, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (2-3, 3.15 ERA, 1.

Phillies and Pirates renew The baseball side of the Battle of Pennsylvania – Philly Sports

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have always had a unique rivalry in sports. The Flyers and Penguins are mortal enemies. Eagles and Steelers fans claim a similar rivalry but don’t often have the chance to show it (not to mention the franchises were once one-and-the-same.) And then there are the Phillies and Pirates. Despite having played each other over 2,000 times, there just isn’t that same feeling of rivalry. And yet here we stand with the Phillie…

Pirates Preview: Battle of the Keystone State Starts Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates were off on Thursday but salvaged their series with the New York Mets on Wednesday night with a 4-0 win. Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each hit two-run home runs while five pitchers combined to shutout New York. The road trip continues for the Pirates (15-29) who are in Philadelphia for the start of a three-game series with the Phillies (25-18) on Friday night. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET, and the game will be broad…

Pirates visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series - The Morning Sun

Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (25-18, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (2-3, 3.15 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (1-0, 5.91 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -227, Pirates +187; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home again…