Pirates, Padres Set for Wet Rematch at PNC Park

PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to even their series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday at PNC Park, one day after being shut out in the opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. EDT under a forecast of 50-degree temperatures and rain.

The Pirates (6-4) saw their three-game winning streak snapped in a 5-0 loss Monday. They will turn to right-hander Paul Skenes (1-1, season) to steady the club. Skenes will face a Padres lineup that has won two straight, including Monday’s victory behind a strong bullpen effort following Germán Márquez’s five scoreless innings.

San Diego (5-5) will counter with righty Nick Pivetta (1-1). The Padres have shown recent resilience, taking two of three in Boston over the weekend before Monday’s win.

A player to watch for Pittsburgh is right-hander Bubba Chandler, who took the loss Monday after allowing three runs in 4 1/3 innings. His season has been a contrast, following a dominant 4 1/3-inning, hitless outing against Cincinnati on March 31.

For the Padres, Márquez is a key figure despite not pitching Tuesday. His performance Monday underscored a pitching staff that has combined for two straight wins, allowing just six total runs in that span.

The teams’ recent history favors San Diego, but projections are mixed. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 7-4 Pirates victory, while its ELO rating system gives the Padres a 55.6% probability to win. Pittsburgh has been installed as a -1.5 run favorite, with an over/under of 6.5 runs.

Following Tuesday’s contest, the series concludes Wednesday before both clubs depart for their next opponents. The Padres begin a homestand against Colorado on Thursday, while the Pirates travel to face the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Probable Pitchers: Padres RHP Nick Pivetta (1-1) vs. Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (1-1).