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A.J. Burnett throws first pitch at Pirates 2023 home opener

Burnett and Russell Martin reunite at PNC Park, 10 years after Pittsburgh's 2013 playoff run
Andrew Stockey
Anchor & Sports Director
A.J. Burnett throws first pitch at Pirates 2023 home opener

Burnett and Russell Martin reunite at PNC Park, 10 years after Pittsburgh's 2013 playoff run

AND BEFORE THE GAME, A 2013 REUNION ON THE FIELD. BATMAN HIMSELF. A.J. BURNETT THROWING OUT THE CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH TO CATCHER RUSSELL MARTIN. NOW, BEFORE THE GAME, WE CAUGHT UP TO BURNETT TO TALK ABOUT THIS YEAR’S BASEBALL TEAM BRING BACK TO RIGHT VETERANS. YOU’VE SEEN IT. YOU GET EXAMPLES THAT YOU WILL LEAD AND HOPEFULLY YOUNG GUYS PICK UP SOME STUFF AND SEEMS LIKE THEY’RE DOING A GOOD JOB OF THAT MAN. I MEAN, THEY WERE GOOD BEFORE.
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A.J. Burnett throws first pitch at Pirates 2023 home opener

Burnett and Russell Martin reunite at PNC Park, 10 years after Pittsburgh's 2013 playoff run
Andrew Stockey
Anchor & Sports Director
Former Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett was back on the mound at PNC Park where he threw out the first pitch at the 2023 home opener.Pittsburgh's Action Sports saw Burnett catching up with Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen on the field near the batting cage before Friday's game.When asked about this year's team, Burnett said that he hopes the "young guys" pick up from what the veteran players do: "They were good before, so if you add the right pieces, then you get better."Burnett threw the ceremonial pitch to Russell Martin. They were teammates in 2013, when the Pirates ended a streak of 20 losing seasons and advanced to the National League Division Series.McCutchen, another star on that 2013 team, is also making his return at the home opener. He signed a one-year contract with the Pirates for the 2023 season.The Bucs host the Chicago White Sox in the home opener.
PITTSBURGH —

Former Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett was back on the mound at PNC Park where he threw out the first pitch at the 2023 home opener.

Pittsburgh's Action Sports saw Burnett catching up with Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen on the field near the batting cage before Friday's game.

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When asked about this year's team, Burnett said that he hopes the "young guys" pick up from what the veteran players do: "They were good before, so if you add the right pieces, then you get better."

Burnett threw the ceremonial pitch to Russell Martin. They were teammates in 2013, when the Pirates ended a streak of 20 losing seasons and advanced to the National League Division Series.

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McCutchen, another star on that 2013 team, is also making his return at the home opener. He signed a one-year contract with the Pirates for the 2023 season.

The Bucs host the Chicago White Sox in the home opener.

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