It doesn’t seem like the old adage “April showers bring May flowers” snow.
But that’s what happened in Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ home opener Friday afternoon against the Orioles at PNC Park, as the game was blessed with a snowstorm throughout the game .
This is a rarity, given that baseball is played from spring to fall, but it has happened before in the sport and in Pittsburgh, as the Pirates even played in the snow at their home park in 2018.
It’s not foreign to Pirates fans who support the NFL’s Steelers or Orioles fans who support the Ravens, although seeing it on the diamond is unique.
As snow fell occasionally throughout the competition, SportsNet Pittsburgh announcers took note of the wintry feel, highlighting Jack Suwinski reveling in the precipitation.
“Jack Suwinski, he’s from Chicago — he’s used to that,” play-by-play manager Greg Brown said.
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez added that the experience wasn’t something he was used to, considering where he was born.
“I’m from Texas and I don’t see snow very often,” Rodriguez said, according to the AP, “but it was a lot of fun experiencing that.”
“It wasn’t too bad,” Pirates pitcher Jared Jones said of the snow. “The adrenaline kicked in and that’s what helped me a little. But it was more interesting than anything else.
In the eventful game, rising star O’Neil Cruz hit the Pirates’ first home run of the season at PNC Park.
But unfortunately for the home Pirates, they lost to the Orioles, 5-2, in the home opener, although they still sit at a solid 6-2.
The Orioles’ record improves to 5-2.
New York Post
