Pirates-Giants, Holmes v Holland, Lineup & Notes - Dovy Sent Down

Today: The game begins at 10:15 and will be on AT&T SportsNet & 93.7 The Fan.

Pitchers: RHP Clay Holmes (1-1, 3.65) spins it against LHP Derek Holland (5-8, 3.88). Holmes, working on his fourth recall, gets the third start of his rookie campaign. His last outing was sharp as he shut out the Brewers over six innings on four hits with six whiffs. This will be his first go-around against San Francisco. Holland spent much of July in the bullpen and the work helped - in his last three starts, he's gone 16-1/3 innings giving up five runs (2.76) on 10 hits with 15 K. He dominated the Bucs in May, tossing 6-1/3 frames of four-hit, shutout ball with seven whiffs.

Clay on the bump (photo Dave Arrigo/Pirates)

Lineup: Corey Dickerson LF, Starling Marte CF, Adam Frazier RF, David Freese 3B, Fran Cervelli C, J-Bell 1B, J-Hay 2B, Jordy SS & Holmes P. Another day, another lefty.

Notes:

• Dovy Neverauskas was optioned back to Indy to clear Clay Holme's roster spot.
• Holy smokin' bat: Since being recalled from Indy on July 25th, Adam Frazier has gone 19-for-41 (.463) with nine doubles, a home run, five runs scored and eight RBI while hitting safely in nine of his 13 games. He's played all three outfield spots, second and pinch hit during that span.
• Gregory Polanco leads all NL outfielders with 49 extra-base hits.
• Bucco newcomer Keone Kela has posted a 2.18 ERA (20.2ip/5er) in his last 21 games, dating back to late May.
• Ol' Bucco hurler Esteban Loaiza pled guilty today to felony coke charges. He'll be sentenced in November and faces a long prison sentence, likely followed by deportation to Mexico.