Bird Droppings on Saturday: These birds can tolerate the cold

So if April showers bring May flowers, then what to April snow storms bring? Apparently Orioles wins. Hey ho!

The Orioles and Pirates played in some chilly conditions on Friday that included a few flurries. But ultimately, it seems, the Orioles are non-migratory birds. They got the 5-2 win on the backs of a stellar Grayson Rodriguez start and a trio of home runs.

It won’t be much warmer in Pittsburgh today, but the chance of precipitation is low. So hopefully no more snow, at least for the sake of the players and fans in attendance. But you can always rewatch Opening Day from 2003 if you really need another dose of the white stuff.

Today’s game is a 4:05 start with Tyler Wells on the mound. The Pirates counter with a lefty, Bailey Falter. That should trigger Brandon Hyde to go with his righty-heavy lineup, including Jorge Mateo, Ramón Urías, and Austin Hays. James McCann could even get start. He’s been swinging a hot bat to start the year, so they might as well maximize the righties. We shall see!