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Giants Face Pirates in Crucial Home Series Opener
9 May
Summary
- San Francisco Giants to host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series.
- Giants currently hold a 14-23 overall record and 8-11 at home.
- Robbie Ray is expected to start for the Giants, Carmen Mlodzinski for Pittsburgh.
Baseball returns to NBC Bay Area this Friday as the San Francisco Giants open a crucial three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park. The Giants are aiming to secure a much-needed win to kick off the weekend with a stronger record.
San Francisco currently navigates a challenging season with a 14-23 overall standing, including an 8-11 record at their home ballpark. Their offensive performance has been modest, batting a collective .238, which places them 10th in the National League.
The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates arrive with a more favorable 21-17 overall record. They have demonstrated success on the road, holding a 10-8 record away from home and boast the eighth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .387.
Pitching matchups for Friday's opener are set, with Robbie Ray (2-4, 2.95 ERA) expected to take the mound for the Giants. The Pirates are projected to counter with Carmen Mlodzinski (2-2, 4.76 ERA). This marks the first encounter between the Giants and the Pirates this season.
