The Pirates open a four-game home-and-home series with the Twins at Target Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. on AT&T SportsNet.
The Bucs’ starting lineup will feature a bit of a wrinkle as Kevin Newman will move over from his usual shortstop position and play second base while Erik Gonzalez gets the start at short. And Cole Tucker, who many figured to be the Pirates’ shortstop of the future, will open the game in center field.
Tonight will be Newman’s first appearance at second base this season. He appeared in 23 games at second base a year ago, including 20 starts.