"New York hit 224 homers last season, which ranked fifth in the majors, and had a .427 team slugging percentage, ranking seventh."
"Pittsburgh hit 117 home runs last season, the lowest total in MLB action, and slugged .350, the lowest average in baseball."
"Freddy Peralta finished last season with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.075 WHIP in 33 games, achieving a 17-6 record."
"Paul Skenes compiled a 10-10 record in 32 games last season, last pitching six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds."
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the New York Mets in the first game of the season. The Mets had a strong offensive performance last season, ranking fifth in home runs and seventh in slugging percentage. In contrast, the Pirates struggled offensively, recording the lowest home run total and slugging average in MLB. Freddy Peralta will start for the Mets, while Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates, both making their season debuts.
Read at Bleacher Nation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]