JT v Brett Anderson, Lineup & Notes

Game: The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 and will be carried by AT&T SportsNet & 93.7 The Fan.

Lineup: Erik Gonzalez 3B, Cole Tucker CF, Kevin Newman SS, Josh Bell 1B, Jake Stallings C, Adam Frazier 2B, Bryan Reynolds LF, Jose Osuna DH, JT Riddle RF and JT Brubaker P. Note to Shelty:
We always wonder when we see Joey O at DH and J-Bell playing first why their roles aren't switched...

JT toes the slab - photo 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates

Pitchers: RHP JT Brubaker (0-0, 4.80) meets LHP Brett Anderson (2-2, 3.52). JT is still feeling his way through a regular MLB rotation slot; he's given up eight runs in three starts (11 IP); six walks have hurt him. But his slider/fastball combo has its moments. His last outing was against the Brewers, when he gave up two runs in four frames, so Shelty would like to see Bru stretch it out a little longer as he hasn't gotten to the fifth inning yet. Anderson has shown good control with a make 'em pound it into the dirt repertoire, and won his last two starts. This is his first start against the Pirates this year, but he's been strong against them in his career, with a line of 3-1/2.73 in five starts.

Notes:

• And some more deck shufflin': RHP Carson Fulmer was called up to the MLB roster and RHP Kyle Crick has been activated from the IL. RHP Nick Mears and 1B Will Craig have been optioned to Altoona to clear space.
• Recently released utility guy Brock Holt has been signed by the Nats.