Locke v Stults

Jeff Locke (10-5, 3.14) looks to build on his last outing against Jeff Stults (8-13, 4.03) tonight. Locke went seven three-hit innings in his last outing against the Cubs. Stults, who hasn't won since mid-July, had a strong six inning appearance against the Phils last time out, giving up two runs. So it'll be a battle of not-so-consistent lefties, with both coming off promising performances.

The game starts at 7:05 and will be aired by Root Sports and 93.7 The Fan. 

Pirate lineup: Starling Marte LF, Jordy Mercer SS, Andrew McCutchen CF, Marlon Byrd RF, Gaby Sanchez 1b, Russ Martin C, Pedro Alvarez 3b, Josh Harrison 2b and Jeff Locke P.

He's baaaack...though JT has done yeoman's work while Starling was out.

Padre lineup: Chris Denorfia LF, Will Venable CF, Jedd Gyorko 2b, Chase Headley 3b, Tommy Medica RF, Kyle Blanks 1b, Ronny Cedeno SS, Nick Hundley C and Eric Stults P.

• Cards lost, Reds won, Nats were off yesterday. Pittsburgh remained tied with St. Louis for first while the Reds are 2-1/2 games back.
• Jason Grilli (30) and Mark Melancon (16) are the third pair of MLB teammates to record at least 30 and 16 saves in a season since saves became official in 1969, according to the Elias Sports Bureau .The only other teammates to accomplish it were Toronto’s Tom Henke (32) and Duane Ward (23) in 1991 and Cincinnati’s Wayne Granger (35) and Clay Carroll (16) in 1970. 
• Today is Roberto Clemente Day, established by MLB to honor the life and legacy of the Bucco legend. The Pirates will wear their Sunday uniforms from his era in his honor tonight. Andrew McCutchen is the Bucs nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who most exemplifies the Great One's spirit of giving to the community.