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The San Francisco Giants face the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series starting soon. Robbie Ray will pitch for the Giants, while Carmen Mlodzinski takes the mound for the Pirates.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7: Robbie Ray #38 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Oracle Park on April 7, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s the start of a three-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hopefully it goes better than the last few series have gone.
For the Giants, lefty Robbie Ray will make his eighth start of the year. The two-time All-Star is 2-4 on the season, with a 2.95 ERA, a 4.47 FIP, and 40 strikeouts to 14 walks in 39.2 innings. He gave up three runs in 6.1 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays his last time out.
On the other side is right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, a 27-year old in his fourth season. In seven games (six starts), Mlodzinski is 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA, a 2.49 FIP, and 40 strikeouts to 13 walks in 34 innings. After starting the season strong, he’s allowed five runs in each of his last three games.
Enjoy the game, everyone! Go Giants!
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Robbie Ray will start for the Giants, while Carmen Mlodzinski is set to pitch for the Pirates.
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Giants
LHP. Robbie Ray
Pirates
RHP. Carmen Mlodzinski
***Who:***San Francisco Giants (14-23) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (21-17)
***Where:***Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
***When:***7:15 p.m. PT
Regional broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area and KNTV
***National broadcast:***n/a
***Radio:***KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM