Pirates vs. Athletics: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15), with Bailey Falter on the mound, will face the Oakland Athletics (12-17), who will hand the ball to Joseph Boyle, in an opener on Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Read on for full details on how to watch Pittsburgh vs. Oakland live.

When does Pirates vs. Athletics take place and when does it start?

This match between the Pirates and the Athletics will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024. The opening game is scheduled to air at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Pirates vs Athletics?

The Pirates and Athletics will take the field at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for this game on April 29th. If you want to watch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on SportsNet PT.

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Match preview Pirates vs Athletics

Pirate stats, odds and insights

The Pirates have won 37.5% of games when favored on the money line (3-5) this season.

Pittsburgh averages 0.8 home runs per game and ranks 25th in MLB play with 23 total home runs.

The Pirates' .350 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in baseball.

Pittsburgh has the 11th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.70).

The Pirates' pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in the MLB (1.215).

Statistics, odds and insight into athletics

This season, the Athletics have won 10 of the 27 games, or 37%, in which they were the underdog.

Oakland's 32 home runs rank seventh in Major League Baseball.

The Athletics rank 27th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of just .348 this season.

Oakland has posted a 4.13 ERA this season, ranking 18th in baseball.

The Athletics rank 19th in the MLB with a combined WHIP of 1.307 this season.

Pirates Starter Current Appearance: Bailey Falter

Track and field starter Current appearance: Joseph Boyle

Pirates' key players to keep an eye on

Falter (2:1) secured victory for the Pirates in his sixth start of the season. He posted a 3.33 ERA in 27 2/3 innings with 18 strikeouts.

In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the left-hander went seven innings, gave up one earned run and allowed three hits.

The 27-year-old has posted a 3.33 ERA with six strikeouts per nine innings in five games this season. Against him, opposing batters have a batting average of .175.

Bryan Reynolds leads Pittsburgh in home runs (four) and runs batted in (17) this season while batting .254.

Connor Joe has collected 24 hits this season and has an OBP of .365. He is batting .447 on the year.

Ke'Bryan Hayes leads all Pittsburgh hitters with a .283 batting average this season.

Important players in athletics to keep an eye on

Boyle (1-4) will take the mound for the Athletics, making his sixth start this season.

The right-hander threw his last pitch on Wednesday when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in three innings against the New York Yankees.

The 24-year-old has pitched in five games this season with a 7.06 ERA and 10 strikeouts per nine innings, while the opponent's batting average was .277.

Shea Langeliers hit a team-high six home runs.

Abraham Toro's .229 batting average is a team-leading mark.

Tyler Nevin has two doubles, two home runs and five walks while batting .286.

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