One of the starkest truths of the 2013 and 2014 Pirates was this: they were much better at PNC Park than they were away from it.
One of the unavoidable truths of the 2015 Pirates is this: they need to be better this week than they were last week.
The Reds have cooled off considerably since sweeping the Pirates in the rain-addled series opening sweep in Cincinnati. Devin Mesoraco is having surgery. They’re starting Michael Lorenzen tonight in his second big league start. Jeff Locke starts for the Pirates. Jung Ho Kang is getting the start at third over Josh Harrison. The first pitch is at 7:05.
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