The Pirates tied with Toronto Blue Jays 2-2 in a game that was stopped after seven innings. The Bucs used seven pitchers in the game, with Mitch Keller starting. He allowed two earned runs on three hits in the opening frame. Anthony Alford hit a home run in his first appearance of the spring. The Pirates host the Detroit Tigers in their first home game of the spring at LECOM Park in Bradenton. First pitch is 1:05pm.
With the revised crowd restrictions – the Pittsburgh Pirates will be permitted up to 7,500 fans for their home opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, April 8th.
The Bucs begin the season at Wrigley Field against the Cubs April 1st.