Pirates Preview: Bucs try to avoid sweep in early game

Osvaldo Bido Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido, who was making his debut in the majors, stands in the dugout and applauds after Andrew McCutchen's leadoff home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

July 16, 2023 at 1:08 p.m. UTC

By John Perrotto

PITTSBURGH — It will be early to rise Sunday when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Francisco Giants at 12:05 p.m. in the finale of a three-game series at PNC Park.

The early start time is to accommodate Peacock, which will stream the game.

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