The Backyard Brawl is returning to PNC Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pitt and West Virginia athletic departments announced Thursday that the schools’ baseball teams will meet April 29 at the home of the Pirates. It’s the second consecutive season the two rivals will meet at PNC Park. West Virginia won last year’s game on May 14, 9-4.

“The Pirates are thrilled to have another opportunity to host these two great baseball programs at PNC Park,” Pirates President Travis Williams said in a statement. “Giving the community a unique chance to watch this rivalry and to be able to offer our venue as a place to showcase local collegiate baseball is an exciting opportunity for us and another way to support our sport in the region.”

“There isn’t a better way to expand the Backyard Brawl to a three-game series than by playing in the best stadium in the country, PNC Park,” Pitt coach Mike Bell said.

Added West Virginia’s Randy Mazey: “Our guys always look forward to playing at PNC Park, and we hope this great opportunity continues for a long time.”

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