The Pirates broke out the bats in a big way yesterday in Bradenton. Greg Brown has the recap of the Bucs’ first spring training win. (13-4 over the Braves.)
Former Bucs top draft pick Quinn Priester will get the start today for the Pirates against the Tigers. Last year’s top pick, Paul Skenes, is scheduled to make his first appearance of the spring tomorrow afternoon against the Orioles.
For the second time this week, a former Pirates pitcher has died. Larry Demery passed away yesterday. No cause of death or location was released. He was 70 years old. His entire career was spent with the Pirates, as he complied a 29-23 record with a 3.72 ERA with seven saves in 136 appearances, including 49 starts, from 1974 to 1977.
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