Rays vs. Pirates

It's a cloudy and cool day at McKechnie Field with temperatures in the low 60s. But baseball is still in the air as the Tampa Bay Rays visit Bradenton and the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon.
Right-hander Alex Cobb was named the Rays' Opening Day starter last Wednesday, and Manatee County fans will get the chance to see him pitch today. Cobb is slated to go opposite A.J. Burnett for the 1:05 p.m. game.
Here's a look at the lineups:

Tampa Bay Rays

Tim Beckham SS
John Jaso DH
Desmond Jennings LF
Evan Longoria 3B
James Loney 1B
Nick Franklin 2B
Steven Souza Jr. CF
Joey Butler RF
Bobby Wilson C

Alex Cobb SP


Pittsburgh Pirates

Gustavo Nunez 2B
Gregory Polanco RF
Andrew McCutchen DH
Starling Marte LF
Jung Ho Kang SS
Andrew Lambo 1B
Chris Stewart C
Deibinson Romero 3B
Keon Broxton CF

A.J. Burnett SP


- Jason Dill