After disastrous play in a 10-0 loss in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, the Pirates look to bounce back and defeat someone other than Cincinnati (weather permitting) as they send Jordan Lyles to the mound at 8:05 pm Eastern at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Due to a Penguins playoff game, the Pirates will not be shown on the local ATT Sportsnet, but in the that market can be seen on the MLB Network (DirecTV 213-1, Dish 478) although this will likely be the Cubs’ feed.
Lyles pitched surprisingly well in his first start six days ago, shutting out the Reds over five innings - but over his career the Pirates’ fifth starter has a 5.