Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here’s your day in sports for Thursday, September 3, 2015.
What’s on tap for today:
The Pirates (79-52) will l0ok to avoid their second consecutive sweep this season at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers (57-75) at Miller Park. Francisco Liriano will try to be the stopper for the Bucs. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh
At Heinz Field, the Steelers will wrap up their 2015 preseason slate by hosting the Carolina Panthers at 7:30 p.m. before final cuts are due on Saturday. The team will need to get down to 53 players from their current 75. KDKA-TV
The Wild Things (39-53) have their final road game of 2015 against the Schaumburg Boomers (40-53) at 7:30 p.m. 93.5 WJPA-FM
Football! The return of football season is upon us and there is a full slate of games tonight, including No. 2 TCU at Minnesota at 9:00 p.m. ESPN
Pittsburgh headlines:
Jeff Locke and the rest of the Pirates continue to struggle against the National League Central, as the Bucs dropped a 9-4 decision to the Brew Crew last night.
The Pirates officially announced a host of roster moves, reinstating reliever Rob Scahill from the disabled list and adding five players from Triple-A Indy, among others.
Before last night’s game, the Pirates recalled shortstop Pedro Florimon from Triple-A Indy and moved reliever Deolis Guerra to the 60-day disabled list.
Our Andrew Hodgson took a look at the Pirates strange history at Miller Park.
Gar Bercury discussed how Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant’s four-game suspension has provided an opportunity for Darrius Hayward-Bey.
Pitt men’s basketball announced the Panthers 2015-16 schedule, which starts off with an international road trip against West Coast powerhouse Gonzaga.
Central Valley grad Jordan Whitehead is excited to get his collegiate career started with Pitt.
The Panthers, meanwhile, are ranked seventh in our Matt Shetler’s Week 1 ACC Power Rankings
On this date in 2013, the Pirates secured their 81st win of the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park, ensuring their first non-losing season in 21 years.
He said it: “I have the best winning percentage in Tennessee football history” — Pitt offensive coordinator Jim Chaney on his 1-0 record as an interim head coach.
