Following Tuesday night’s 5-0 loss against the Colorado Rockies, the 24-21 Pittsburgh Pirates will once again turn to an opener on Wednesday night. This will be the second time in four games the Pirates turn to an opener, and, just as it was on Saturday night, Montana DuRapau will be tabbed as the opener.
DuRapau made his MLB debut 13 days ago in St. Louis. In 6 2/3 innings pitched, DuRapau has allowed 1 run on five hits, a walk, and nine strikeouts. He has flashed a wicked slider that has generated a 45.