At 1:05 PM EST on Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates will travel to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. In Sarasota, the Pirates will battle a common Grapefruit League opponent for the first time this spring. This opponent is the Baltimore Orioles.
In Thursday’s game, the Pirates will be looking for their first win of Grapefruit League action. Following a rain shortened loss against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon, the Pirates now own a 0-5-1 record this spring.
In Thursday’s action, non-roster invitee bullpen candidate Hector Noesi will make the start for the Pirates.