Raise It! Pirates Star Pedro Alvarez Appearing at Pine Market District

It’s time to raise the Jolly Roger in Pine Township.

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez will make a special appearance from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Giant Eagle Market District in Pine for a meet and greet with fans.

The grocer and T.G.I Friday’s Frozen Snacks are hosting the event.

If you aren’t able to catch Alvarez in person Saturday in Pine, there’s still a chance to see him—for free—on the baseball diamond.

Throughout August, fans will receive a “Buy One Pirates Ticket, Get One Free” offer in the checkout lines of participating Giant Eagle stores with the purchase of at least $9.98 worth of T.G.I Friday’s Frozen Snacks.

The voucher will be valid for any game in the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 27-29, based on ticket availability.

One of the top teams in major league baseball right now, the Pirates lost 13-0 Thursday to the St. Louis Cardinals, the team’s main division rival. 

The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Pirates and saved the Cards from a sweep.

The Buccos enter this weekend’s series against the Colorado Rockies with a 1 1/2-game lead over the Cardinals in the National League Central division, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Are you excited to meet Alverez in the area? What question would you like to ask him? Tell us in the comment section below.