Pirates Fans Protest Ownership Amid April 8 Game Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates rewarded fans who attended their April 8 game against the St. Louis Cardinals in freezing temperatures by offering two free tickets to future home games. Despite featuring last year's National League Rookie of the Year, Paul Skenes, the Pirates lost 5-3, with Skenes allowing five runs. Fans have been increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with team ownership, led by Bob Nutting, due to consistent poor performance. A fan group, 'Our Team, Not His,' organized protests and flew a plane with a banner urging Nutting to sell the team. Various MLB games are scheduled nationwide, with tickets available through platforms like StubHub. Matchups include the Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners.