Afternoon game!

For the first time this year, I’ve been taken off guard by a 12:35 start. This won’t be the last time this happens. The Pirates have now quickly slid into a four-game losing streak after sweeping the Cubs and not embarrassing themselves twice against the Cardinals. Zach Duke gets a chance to break the streak and since he’s pitching at home and against the Brewers I guess that’s possible. Homer Bailey, who’s walking a lot of batters this year and struggling pretty heavily so far, goes for the Reds.

First pitch is 12:35, Clemente/Cangelosi is after the jump.

Not sure what this is? Check here and here. Short version: in the comments pick the Pirates you think will be most and least valuable in today’s game. If you haven’t jumped aboard yet, it’s been a lot of fun so far and now’s as good a time as any to join in.

Pressed for time here but will try to get an update for the first pitch.

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