Game #1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets

BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 21: Paul Skenes (30) of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch during a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 21, 2026 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pittsbur

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, March 26, 2026, 1:15 p.m. ET

Location:

Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Mets at Citi Field looking to grab a win on Opening Day.

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