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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 16, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET
Location:
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet
Pitching Matchup: Cristopher Sanchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) vs. Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies today at beautiful PNC Park.
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BD community, this is your thread for today’s game against the Phillies. Enjoy!
