Pirates Announce Time Change for Paul Skenes Bobblehead Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising decision for their upcoming game at home, with Paul Skenes on the mound.

The Pirates announced that they are moving up their first pitch time from 4:05 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for their next game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park, due to impending weather. All gates to PNC Park will open at 2:30 p.m. as well.

Huge patches of rain are moving westward and will bring thunderstorms and impact the game, bringing it to a halt, or potentially cancelling it, due to the severity.

It is a big game for the Pirates, as they are unveiling another Skenes bobblehead for fans attending the game, making sure that every single fan that comes through the gates gets one this season.

Skenes will also make his fifth start of the season and third at PNC Park, as he looks to keep up his great form, following a disastrous Opening Day vs. the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 26, where he didn't make it out of the first inning after giving up five runs.