Skenes' Pirates Debut: Playoff Push

0:00On March 25th, the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their season this Thursday afternoon, with a 1-25 PM Eastern time first pitch against the New York Metz. Paul Schienz takes the mound for the home opener, and he's fired up about pushing the team deep into the playoffs this year. Schienz started opening day last season on the road against the Miami Marlins, going 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts, but allowing two runs in a pirate's loss. He also faced the Metz once that year in May, tossing six innings, striking out six, and giving up just one run, despite a close 4-3 defeat. Fans are buzzing with excitement over Schienz, who's become a cornerstone for Pittsburgh, after their last playoff run back in 2015. The team hasn't won a World Series since 1979, and supporters see him as the ace who could change that. Schienz has his sights set on leading the pirates not just to the postseason, but all the way to a championship. His strong outings against tough lineups have built real momentum heading into this matchup. With Schienz on the hill, expect a competitive star to the season that could set the tone

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