The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Baltimore Orioles in their Home Opener Friday Night by a score of 5-2.
Starting Pitcher Jared Jones struck out 7 across 6 innings pitched while allowing 2 runs. Oneil Cruz and Jared Triolo each had solo home runs for the Bucs.
The Pirates held close for most of the game, however, a 3 run 7th inning by the Orioles proved to be the difference in the game.
The Pirates record now sits at 6-2.
The Pirates and Orioles play again Saturday at 4:05 PM. The series wraps up Sunday at 1:35 PM.