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Gamethread: In home opener, Taillon looks to keep Bucs undefeated

The Pirates face Minnesota in their home opener at 1:05pm ET. Jameson Taillon will try to keep the team undefeated in the real-world, non-ESPN standings. Facing Taillon will be old friend Lance Lynn, who hopefully will provide a gif-worthy moment or two.

Twins

  1. Brian Dozier, 2B
  2. Joe Mauer, 1B
  3. Miguel Sano, 3B
  4. Eddie Rosario, LF
  5. Eduardo Escobar, SS
  6. Max Kepler, RF
  7. Byron Buxton, CF
  8. Jason Castro, C
  9. Lance Lynn, P

Pirates

  1. Josh Harrison, 2B
  2. Gregory Polanco, RF
  3. Starling Marte, CF
  4. Josh Bell, 1B
  5. Corey Dickerson, LF
  6. Francisco Cervelli, C
  7. Colin Moran, 3B
  8. Jordy Mercer, SS
  9. Jameson Taillon, P