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On Wednesday, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-20) face Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels (13-23), with first pitch scheduled for 12:35 PM ET at PNC Park.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Pittsburgh-Los Angeles matchup below.
When is Pirates vs. Angels and when does it start?
Where to watch Pirates vs. Angels
The Pirates and Angels will hit the diamond at PNC Park for this matchup on May 8, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet PT.
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Pirates vs. Angels Game Preview
The Angels defeated the Pirates 9-0 yesterday, with Patrick Sandoval getting the win (7.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 7 K) and Kevin Pillar leading the way offensively (going 3-for-3 with a double, two home runs and six RBI). Quinn Priester (4.2 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Pirates.
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have put together a 6-9 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 40% of those games).
Pittsburgh is fourth-worst in MLB action with 27 home runs.
The Pirates have the second-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.331).
Pittsburgh has a 3.66 team ERA that ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Pirates have the ninth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.203).
Angels Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Angels have been the underdog 32 times and won 12, or 37.5%, of those games.
Los Angeles has hit 39 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the majors.
The Angels are 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .387 this season.
Los Angeles has pitched to a 4.75 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.
The Angels have a combined WHIP of 1.322 as a pitching staff, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Martín Pérez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rockies | May 3 | 5.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Giants | April 27 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | April 21 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| at Mets | April 15 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | April 9 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Angels Starter Recent Performance: José Soriano
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | May 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | April 27 | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| at Reds | April 21 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| at Rays | April 16 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| vs. Rays | April 10 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Martin Perez makes the start for the Pirates, his eighth of the season. He is 1-2 with a 3.15 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent time out was on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, when the lefty went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing eight hits.
In seven games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.15, with 7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .269 against him.
Reynolds is batting .245 for Pittsburgh with a team-high 17 RBI.
Connor Joe leads Pittsburgh in batting with a .280 average while slugging three homers and driving in 14 runs.
Ke’Bryan Hayes has collected 31 base hits, an OBP of .322 and a slugging percentage of .318 this season.
Angels Key Players to Watch
Jose Soriano (1-4) will take the mound for the Angels, his sixth start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed five hits in six scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.77, a 1.73 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.291 in seven games this season.
Ward paces the Angels with 24 runs batted in.
Luis Rengifo is hitting .330 with six doubles, two home runs and six walks.
Nolan Schanuel is batting .239 with two doubles, three home runs and 12 walks.
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