The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-8) take on the Washington Nationals (9-17) in game three of a three-game series in Washington on Sunday afternoon.
**The Pirates traded catcher Tyler Heineman for IF/OF Vinny Capra today. Heineman was designated for assignment earlier this week.
**The new hero of baseball has been returned to Altoona today. Drew Maggi is still on the 40-man roster for now, but he’s no longer with the Pirates. Hopefully the Pirates vote him for a full World Series share this year when they split up the winnings.
**Anthony Murphy gives his thoughts on a timeline for Henry Davis to reach the majors.
PIRATES VS NATIONALS
Game Time: 1:35 PM EST
Pirates Starter: Johan Oviedo (2-1, 3.03)
Nationals Starter: Josiah Gray (1-4, 2.97)
Pirates Lineups:
The finale from our nation's capital.
Nationals Lineups:
Josiah Gray has pitched to a 1.59 ERA in his last 4 starts.#NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/Rn6PwwS4gz
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 30, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS VS COLUMBUS
Game Time: 1:35 PM EST
Projected Starter: Kent Emanuel (0-1, 17.36)Kent Emanuel makes his second start for Indianapolis. His first was a very rough one that left him with that ERA you see above.
Indianapolis has a 10-16 record this year.
ALTOONA AT READING
Game has been canceled due to rain
GREENSBORO VS ROME
Game Time: 2:00 PM EST
Projected Starter: TBANo starter for Greensboro listed.
The Grasshoppers have a 13-7 record, best among the four Pirates affiliates.
BRADENTON AT DUNEDIN
Game Time: 12 PM EST DH
Projected Starter: TBANo starters announced yet for Bradenton’s doubleheader, but Luis Peralta was supposed to go yesterday. He may have warmed up for that game, which would rule him out for today. We will see.
Bradenton at 12-7 had the best record among Pirates affiliates until yesterday when Greensboro overtook them.
