US EditionKonnor Griffin Hits RBI Double in First MLB at-Bat as Pirates Beat O's
Konnor Griffin, baseball’s top prospect, will make his major league debut after Pittsburgh called him up Thursday.
- On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park for their home opener, featuring the major league debut of 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin after his call-up on Thursday.
- Griffin, the Pirates' top prospect called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, earned promotion following his minor league success; if he remains with the club, the franchise becomes eligible for a draft pick via the Prospect Promotion Incentive.
- Gates open at 2 p.m. for the 4:12 p.m. first pitch, a time honoring Pittsburgh's 412 area code; PNC Park debuts new food offerings including empanadas and a Boricua hot dog for fans.
- Right-Hander Mitch Keller starts for Pittsburgh against Baltimore's Kyle Bradish, with Keller dominant in his 2026 opener—six shutout innings—while Bradish allowed two earned runs in his season debut against Minnesota.
- Weather should cooperate for the afternoon start, though isolated showers and brief storms are possible; Meteorologist Ashley Dougherty warns a front could spark stronger storms with wind gusts as fans drive home.
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On Friday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playing the Baltimore Orioles (at home).The Pirates are playing their first home game of the season, and Konnor Griffin is also making his MLB debut at 19.Pittsburgh Pirates Star Konnor Griffin Made MLB History GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates records his first MLB hit in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Griffi…
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