Spring Training Game #11: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 2: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates steals second base safely ahead of the tag by Brandon Lowe #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 2, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 2, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET

Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL

How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time this spring in hopes of sending the fans in Bradenton home happy.

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