Coming off a 13 inning, 13-10 opening day victory for the Pirates in Detroit, it’s another day...and the same lineups, except for the Tigers starting their backup catcher John Hicks.
The Pirates will send second year pitcher Trevor Williams to the mound, who was 7-9 with a 4.07 ERA in his rookie season - but which was 3.65 in 135 innings after his shaky initial start.
The home Tigers start Michael Fulmer, beginning his third season in their rotation. The 6-3, 210 pound right-hander has good control, averaging only 2.3 walker per 9 innings in his first 51 major league starts, but has a rather low 6.