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Arizona Diamondbacks (42-83) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (44-80), August 23, 2021 @ 7:05 p.m.
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
TV: AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Radio: KDKA-AM/FM
Diamondbacks SB Nation Site: AZ Snake Pit
Starting Pitchers
Diamondbacks: Humberto Mejia (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Pirates: Wil Crowe (3-7, 5.23 ERA)
Probable Starting Lineups (subject to last-minute changes)
Diamondbacks
- Josh Rojas (2B)
- Ketel Marte (CF)
- Asdrubel Cabrera (3B)
- Carson Kelly (C)
- David Peralta (LF)
- Christian Walker (1B)
- Daulton Varsho (RF)
- Nick Ahmed (SS)
- Humberto Mejia (P)
Pirates
- Ben Gamel (LF)
- Ke’Bryan Hayes (3B)
- Bryan Reynolds (CF)
- Colin Moran (1B)
- Jacob Stallings (C)
- Gregory Polanco (RF)
- Michael Chavis (2B)
- Kevin Newman (SS)
- Wil Crowe (P)
Bust aht the tanks!
Two of baseball’s worst teams collide in the opener of a three-game series tonight at PNC Park. Not only are both teams fighting for a chance to move up in next year’s MLB Draft, but the Pirates will have to do so in the middle of a roster frenzy.
Last time the Diamondbacks and Pirates faced off, Arizona left the Pirates snake-bitten with a three-game sweep, outscoring them 21-11, back in July.
ROSTER NEWS:
Gregory Polanco, who was placed on outright waivers last night, is starting in right field, and to be honest, I don't see anyone claiming him in the middle of the game.
On a brighter note, Michael Chavis will make his Pirates debut tonight, batting seventh and playing second base. Among other roster moves today:
- OF Anthony Alford was re-instated from the 10-day injured list.
- INF Hoy Park was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- INF Rodolfo Castro was optioned to Double-A Altoona.
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