It’s felt like forever since the San Francisco Giants started their season in Arizona last week, as fans have been waiting with faded breath for the Black and Orange to return to the Bay. But they’re finally here at long last, taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&T Park.
Aubrey Huff will get the start at first base after sitting on Thursday against the lefty Jaime Moyer, while Brandon Belt will ride the pine again as Nate Schierholtz gets the start in right field. Buster Posey will be in the squat batting clean up, while Emmanuel Burriss gets the start at second base, batting eighth.
San Francisco Giants Lineup:
1. Angel Pagan CF
2. Melky Cabrera LF
3. Pablo Sandoval 3B
4. Buster Posey C
5. Aubrey Huff 1B
6. Nate Schierholtz RF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Emmanuel Burriss 2B
9. Matt Cain P
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup:
1. Alex Presley LF
2. Neil Walker 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Casey McGehee 1B
5. Garrett Jones RF
6. Rod Barajas C
7. Pedro Alvarez 3B
8. Josh Harrison SS
9. James McDonald P
First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. PT with coverage on CSN Bay Area and KNBR 680 AM in and around the Bay Area, while you can listen on KDKA-FM 93.7 in the Pittsburgh area.
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