Pirates preview: Mitch Keller makes history as opening day starter

Cody Potanko, Sports Now Group
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Opening day is here, and your Pittsburgh Pirates (0-0) start a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds (0-0). The buzz is in the air for a fresh season, fresh outlook, and fresh takes. Can the Pirates give Derek Shelton his first opening-day win as a Pirates manager?

Since Shelton took over on Nov. 27, 2019, the Pirates have been 0-3 on opening day.

  • July 27, 2020- 6-5 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers

  • April 8, 2021- 4-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs

  • April 12, 2022- 2-1 loss against the Cubs

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