Pirates Win Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at PNC Park Friday Afternoon. They had 11 hits, leading the way was right fielder Andrew McCutcheon with 3 hits, center fielder Starlin Marte and shortstop Jordy Mercer had 2 hits each, third baseman David Freese and catcher Francisco Cervelli each hit long balls. Ivan Nova was the winning pitcher, Tony Watson picked up his first save of the year. The Pirates and Braves will play again Saturday at 7:05 pm. Chad Kuhl is the scheduled pitcher for the Bucs.