Spring Training Game Thread: Twins vs Pirates

BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Yorke (38) throws out at first base Minnesota Twins center fielder James Outman (30) on February 26, 2026, at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

First Pitch (CT):12:05
TV: Twins.TV
Radio: WCCO 830/The Wolf 102.9 FM/Audacy App
Know Yo’ Foe: Pinstripe Alley

What to watch: Oops, all catchers!

Lineups

Twins	Yankees
SP: Marco Raya	SP: Luis Gil
1. Byron Buxton, CF	1. Ben Rice, 1B
2. Trevor Larnach, RF	2. Jasson Dominguez, LF
3. Luke Keaschall, 2B	3. Paul DeJong, 3B
4. Victor Caratini, 1B	4. JC Escarra, C
5. Ryan Jeffers, DH	5. Max Schuemann, 2B
6. Brooks Lee, SS	6. Spencer Jones, CF
7. Austin Martin, LF	7. George Lombard Jr., SS
8. Gio Urshela, 3B	8. Yanquiel Fernandez, RF
9. Alex Jackson, C	9. Marco Luciano, DH

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