Game: Pirates (43-30) vs. Angels (33-40)
Place: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif.
Time: 10:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: Root Sports; KDKA-FM 93.7 The Fan
Weather: High of 78 degrees, 10 percent chance of rain.
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The Pirates will, but have not yet, call up catcher Tony Sanchez, according to a source. His role at this point is uncertain, though he is not in today's lineup. The Pirates have five games in American League ballparks, so there is a need for extra hitting. The Pirates were already playing with an extra pitcher after recalling Duke Welker on Thursday.
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Lineups
Pirates
1. Marte lf
2. Martin c
3. McCutchen cf
4. Jones DH
5. Alvarez 3b
6. G. Sanchez 1b
7. Walker 2b
8. Snider rf
9. Mercer ss
Cole, RHP
Angels
1. Aybar ss
2. Trout lf
3. Pujols 1b
4. Trumbo dh
5. Kendrick 2b
6. Callaspo 3b
7. Hawpe rf
8. Conger c
9. Bourjos cf
Weaver, RHP
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The Pirates officially recalled Sanchez, who said his experience in May on the Pirates' Taxi Squad helped prepare him for today.
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Here is audio from Clint Hurdle's huddle with reporters before the game. Highlights include: Josh Hamilton, Mike Trout, Gerrit Cole, Tony Sanchez.
First Published: March 24, 2016, 5:15 p.m.
