This is the Pirates’ first and most likely only chance at revenge against the Snakes after being swept in a four game series from Apr. 22-25, being outscored 30-7 along the way.
Nick Kingham (1-0, 5.94) will make his second start of 2019. He allowed a two run home run in his first start against the Rangers on May 8, but was otherwise solid in his four innings of work.
He will face off against one of the game’s premier lefties, Robbie Ray (2-1, 3.30). Southpaws have given the Bucs trouble this year.