The Pittsburgh Pirates (32-39) take on the Detroit Tigers (25-43) in a two-game series at PNC Park. Mitch Keller is scheduled to start tonight’s game (weather permitting), making his first home start. He allowed six runs in each of his first two Major League starts, giving up a total of 17 hits and four walks in seven innings. The Tigers will counter with 26-year-old left-hander Daniel Norris, who has a 4.52 ERA in 67.2 innings, with 54 strikeouts and a 1.46 WHIP. He gave up two runs over five innings against the Kansas City Royals in his last start. That followed three runs on 11 hits over 5.2 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 6th.
The Pirates activated Chris Stratton from the injured list prior to the game and optioned Yefry Ramirez to Indianapolis.
Here are the lineups:
Good Guys
Tonight's lineup, presented by @Honda.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/CI9N0VFKWX
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 18, 2019
bad guys
In the Steel City for a two-game set.#MotorOn pic.twitter.com/mSV6QLLhsQ
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 18, 2019
