Entering play on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates owned the best winning percentage (.625) in the National League. While the start of the game happened later than originally planned, the team’s hot start to the season would continue on Friday night.
Following a 1 hour 25 minute rain delay, baseball was played at PNC Park. The game that unfolded saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve to 11-6 on the season by defeating the San Francisco Giants bu a score of 4-1. While the Pirates were victorious, it may prove to be a costly one. Three of the team’s starting nine exited the game early after injury scares.