San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates Play in Game 2 of Series
Carmen Mlodzinski and Robbie Ray are the probable starters as Pittsburgh and San Francisco meet for the first time this season.
- The San Francisco Giants host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series beginning Friday, with Pittsburgh holding a 21-17 record and San Francisco entering at 14-23.
- Right-Hander Carmen Mlodzinski starts for Pittsburgh, facing Giants left-hander Robbie Ray , who has not allowed more than three runs in any start this season.
- The Giants have lost eight of their last nine games while scoring only 18 runs, and the team faces significant depth challenges with Jared Oliva and Jose Butto on the 60-Day IL.
- Entering the series on a hot streak, Pirates rookie Griffin has raised his batting average to.257; the 19-year-old played just 127 minor-league games before his promotion.
- Giants Manager Tony Vitello has implemented a rotation strategy to keep players fresh, recently starting Casey Schmitt, who homered twice against the San Diego Padres and plays shortstop.
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San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates play in game 2 of series
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