The Pittsburgh Pirates (2-5) take on the Chicago Cubs (4-4) at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series. JT Brubaker will make his second start of the season. His mound opponent will be former Pirates starter Trevor Williams. Brubaker allowed one run over four innings, while striking out six batters, in his season debut. Williams allowed two runs over six innings in his season debut.
Here are the lineups:
Pirates
Brubaker on the mound this afternoon.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/EwzbF2G9as
— Pirates (@Pirates) April 11, 2021
Cubs
Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/zFoaQGyPlk
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 11, 2021
Tyler Bashlor has cleared waivers and been sent outright to the alternate training site.
Some notes
Cody Ponce will throw a three-inning sim game. Pirates want to stretch him out as a starter.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) April 11, 2021
and
No firm timeline for Hayes' return. Pirates won't rush it. Does not sound like Hayes has swung a bat yet. Has taken ground balls.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) April 11, 2021