The Philadelphia Phillies dropped yet another close one, falling 5–4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 of the series. It marked their seventh loss in the last eight games, with just one win during that stretch. But in Game 2, they could be looking at a potential opening—thanks to a familiar arm on the mound for Pittsburgh.

The Pirates will hand the ball to a veteran with 12 years of big-league experience. Andrew Heaney has pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Yankees, Dodgers, and most recently the Rangers—winning a World Series ring with Texas in 2023. He enters the matchup with a 4.39 career ERA.

Interestingly, the Pirates earned their Game 1 win behind David Bednar, who entered the night with an 0–4 record and no wins on the season. Now, they turn to a pitcher, who holds a 3–4 record an

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