The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox tonight. First pitch at PNC Park is 6:40pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 6:15pm.
Quinn Priester will make his first start of 2024. The 23-year old right-hander, who was the Pirates top draft pick in 2019, has made three starts for Triple-A Indianapolis this season with a 3.95 ERA. Last season with the Pirates, Priester had a 7.74 ERA in 10 appearances.
The Pirates begin the weekend 11-8 overall and in third place in the National League Central Division. Boston is 10-10.