There were half-baked threats here and there, innings devoid of the big hit, and it added up to a 4-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates here at rain-soaked PNC Park. Start the day smarter.

They will look to keep their momentum going in the second game of a three-game set against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday evening. Not even a 2-hour, 40-minute rain delay could cool the ...

2024 5:59 p.m. The Pittsburgh Pirates turned to a pair of new arrivals for emergency spot starts, and left-handed reliever Josh Fleming and catcher Jason Delay required no extra incentive.