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Episode: Pirates opening day reaction: UGLY day for Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz in loss to Mets?
Description: Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the team's frustrating opening day loss against the New York Mets. What should we make of Paul Skenes' struggles on the mound? Is there reason for concern about the Cy Young winner? What's going on with Oneil Cruz in the outfield after back-to-back defensive gaffes cost the Pirates several runs? Did the bullpen prove to be weakness as Mason Montgomery, Justin Lawrence and Isaac Mattson yielded multiple runs each? And can fans be encouraged by early power from offseason acquisitions Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn? Our duo tackles those...