Lineup: Adam Frazier 2B, Melky Cabrera RF, Jung Ho Kang 3B, Josh Bell 1B, Fran Cervelli C, Bryan Reynolds CF, Pablo Reyes LF, Cole Tucker SS, Joe Musgrove P. Clint has his hands tied against lefties; Elias Diaz is the only RH hitter not starting.
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| Big Joe hopes to cool the Dodgers hot bats (photo Dave Arrigo/Pirates) |
Pitchers: RHP Joe Musgrove (1-1/1.59) v LHP Clayton Kershaw (0-0/2.77). Joe's been another consistent workhorse so far; all four of his outings have been quality starts. He took on LA once last year and gave up a pair of homers in a 5-0 loss. Kershaw met the Bucs one time in 2018 and had lots of help in an 8-3 win. He's 3-3/3.16 in 12 career starts against the Pirates. The big lefty has transitioned from a power guy to one who's become a pitcher, now using his slider and change to make up for lost velo.
Notes:
- It never ends: The Pirates have placed RHP Chris Archer on the 10-day IL with right thumb inflammation. RHP Michael Feliz has been recalled from Indy to take Archer’s place. There's a couple of off days, so the Pirates can work with four starters. Feliz had a 1.00 ERA with 12 K in nine IP for the Tribe; the concern is still with walks, as he's given up six, with three coming in his last outing.
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