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Pirates Stumble in Exhibition Losses; Pena's Opening Day Uncertain

3/7/2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost both of their split-squad exhibition games on March 6, 2026, falling 14-10 to the Philadelphia Phillies and 9-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays.
In the game against the Phillies, the Pirates allowed nine runs in the fourth inning despite home runs from Ryan O’Hearn and Yordany De Los Santos.
The Blue Jays game featured Pittsburgh giving up five runs in the fourth inning.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena may miss opening day due to a broken finger sustained during a pre-World Baseball Classic game, but he aims to be ready for the season opener on March 26.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost both of their split-squad exhibition games on March 6, 2026, falling 14-10 to the Philadelphia Phillies and 9-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays.
In the game against the Phillies, the Pirates allowed nine runs in the fourth inning despite home runs from Ryan O’Hearn and Yordany De Los Santos.
The Blue Jays game featured Pittsburgh giving up five runs in the fourth inning.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena may miss opening day due to a broken finger sustained during a pre-World Baseball Classic game, but he aims to be ready for the season opener on March 26.