The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a six-game homestand tonight when they open a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays of the American League. Trevor Williams will go to the mound for the Bucs at 7:05pm. Pre-game on WISR 680am will be 6:40m. The San Francisco Giants come to town for three games beginning Friday.
The Bucs begin the night 35-41 overall. They are five games behind first-place Milwaukee. The Pirates slid to fourth place in the National League Central during their off-day Monday, when St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 8-2. The Pirates have 13 games remaining prior to the All-Star break.
