The Pirates third starter, left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter, will start in the series opener on July 4 and then the fifth starter, rookie right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows, starts on July 5, according to José Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports.

Paul Skenes has a $9.2 million contract as the Pirates star pitcher. He wants to "cut grass professionally" after baseball. See Livvy Dunne's baseball player boyfriend's newest addition to his pregame routine.

Pirates Pitcher Paul Skenes Now on Startling Statistical Pace Not Seen in Over a Century originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates improved their record to 38-50 on the season with a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday as manager Don Kelly's pitching staff recorded its third straight shutout victory.