On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Philadelphia Phillies (5-6) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-3) at 6:40 PM ET.
The Phillies play as a home underdog (+112) against the Pirates (-109). The Pittsburgh Pirates will give the start to Jared Jones (1-1, 3.86 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Phillies will counter with Ranger Suarez (1-0, 4.09 ERA).
The Pirates lost their most recent game against the Tigers by a 5-3 score Thursday. Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI to lead them offensively. David Bednar picked up the loss after throwing 1/3 of an inning, giving up four earned runs on three hits.