The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs for their home opener this afternoon at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 4:12pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 3:40pm.
The Pirates are 1-2 to begin their season. The final game of a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals Monday was rained out and will be made up in June. The Cubs are off to a 2-1 start. Jose Quintana will make his first start as a Pirate. Drew Smyly will start for Chicago.
The Pirates have gone 9-12 in the 21 home openers at PNC Park.
The Pirates play a 12:35pm game tomorrow against the Cubs, before the Washington Nationals come to Pittsburgh for a four-game series.