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Walker Buehler and the Dodgers face off against JT Brubaker and the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates made a few roster moves before the series opener, including activating Thursday’s starting pitcher.
ROSTER MOVES: INF/OF Phillip Evans has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and we have designated INF Wilmer Difo for assignment.
— Pirates (@Pirates) June 8, 2021
RHP Mitch Keller has been reinstated from the injured list and LHP Austin Davis has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The start of the game has been delayed by a half-hour.
Tonight's game is expected to start at 7:35 pm. pic.twitter.com/mVJeVF6iOl
— Pirates (@Pirates) June 8, 2021
Pregame reading
Dodgers-Pirates lineups
| Pos | Dodgers | Pos | Pirates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Dodgers | Pos | Pirates |
| RF | Betts | 2B | Frazier (L) |
| 1B | Muncy (L) | 3B | Hayes |
| 3B | Turner | CF | Reynolds (S) |
| CF | Bellinger (L) | 1B | Moran (L) |
| C | Smith | C | Stallings |
| 2B | Taylor | RF | Polanco (L) |
| SS | Lux (L) | LF | Evans |
| LF | Pollock | SS | Newman |
| P | Buehler | P | Brubaker |
Game info
Teams: Dodgers (34-25) at Pirates (23-35)
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Time: 4:35 p.m. PT (delayed from a 4:05 p.m. start)
TV: SportsNet LA