Phillies' Bryce Harper Out of Lineup Again Friday at Pirates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right when Philly thought it got its captain back, Bryce Harper turned out to not be 100% after all.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes isn't a part of the starting lineup in the series opener vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. Jared Triolo, who started the previous game at first base vs.

Those making the in-state trek to PNC Park won't see much of McCutchen on Friday night. McCutchen, who is typically the Pirates' designated hitter, will come off the bench; Pirates interim manager Don Kelly instead gave Bryan Reynolds the nod at DH.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on June 5, 2025 on ESPN.

Framber Valdez threw an 83-pitch complete game in his last start and returns to the mound for the Houston Astros as they end a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Mitch Keller (1-7, 3.73) pitches for Pittsburgh.