Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Pirates — March 17, 2026

The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.

Game Details

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT
Location: LECOM Park (Bradenton, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP)

How to Tune In

Local radio: KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2

Astros Starting Lineup

1. Joey Loperfido (L) RF

2. Brice Matthews (R) 2B

3. Zach Cole (L) CF

4. Shay Whitcomb (R) 3B

5. Taylor Trammell (L) LF

6. Cavan Biggio (L) DH

7. Christian Vázquez (R) C

8. Collin Price (R) 1B

9. Jax Biggers (L) SS

SP: Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP)

Pirates Starting Lineup

1. Oneil Cruz (L) CF

2. Ryan O’Hearn (L) RF

3. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF

4. Marcell Ozuna (R) DH

5. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B

6. Nick Gonzales (R) 3B

7. Spencer Horwitz (L) 1B

8. Joey Bart (R) C

9. Alika Williams (R) SS

SP: Mitch Keller (RHP)

Notes

Lance McCullers Jr. gets the start for Houston as he continues building up during Grapefruit League play. The Astros roll out a mix of young talent and depth pieces, with Joey Loperfido leading off and Zach Cole slotting into the middle of the order. On the other side, Mitch Keller takes the mound for Pittsburgh, facing a Houston lineup looking to generate early offense in a midday matchup at LECOM Park.