Apparently, we can actually follow the Bucs live today.? You can supposedly listen to the game for free on [Pirates.com]. First pitch is at 1:05 in
I am having trouble picking up the audio. It redirects me to the screen where you login to/buy Gameday Audio. I see nothing free about ...
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