Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates (11-18) take on the Blue Jays (13-16) in the second game of a three-game Interleague set. Francisco Liriano (0-3, 3.97 ERA) takes the hill for the first time since being removed with a nose bleed in St. Louis. He will face R.A. Dickey (2-3, 5.09 ERA).
Roster Moves
The Pirates have placed Stolmy Pimentel on the 15-Day DL with right shoulder inflammation. They have also optioned Brandon Cumpton to AAA Indianapolis. Jared Hughes and Vin Mazzaro have been called up to replace both guys. Wandy Rodriguez and Jeff Locke are options to start on Monday. Those moves are pending.
Hurdle’s Quotes
On how a win like last night can start a streak: “What it does show is the team continues to play, they continue to work, they continue to go out there and throw everything they got out there. Now, that being said, we have the opportunity to do it again tonight and create a little more momentum. That’s what it’s about, one day at a time. Throwing your best effort out there and getting the results that you’re looking for.”
On Harrison leading off and playing right field tonight: “He’s played right field before. His numbers are good against Dickey. Whenever we put him in the lineup, we’re just looking for a little bit of charge. He plays with energy, there’s usable speed. That’s it, we did it a number of times last year.”
Tonight’s Lineups
First pitch is set for 7:05.
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