Pirates Opening Day didn’t go as planned. We break it ALL down on this LIVE postgame show after the Pittsburgh Pirates fall 11-7 to the New York Mets on the road.

Paul Skenes struggled to find his rhythm and couldn’t escape the first inning, putting the Pirates in an early hole. We discuss what went wrong, if there’s cause for concern, and what it means moving forward.

Defensively, Oneil Cruz had a tough day in center field with multiple miscues that proved costly. Is center field still a viable long-term option for Cruz? We dive into the impact of his defense on the game.

On the bright side, the new additions made noise at the plate. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn both delivered offensively, giving Pirates fans something to be encouraged about despite the loss.

We also cover key moments, bullpen performance, lineup takeaways, and early-season reactions following this Opening Day matchup.

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