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Pirates Vs. Reds, 5 August 2012

By Charlie Wilmoth
Jul 31, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey (34) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE
Jul 31, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey (34) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

Huge game today, obviously, at 1:10 p.m.

Pirates:

Starling Marte LF
Josh Harrison 3B
Andrew McCutchen CF
Garrett Jones RF
Neil Walker 2B
Gaby Sanchez 1B
Rod Barajas C
Clint Barmes SS
A.J. Burnett P

What an odd lineup. Clint Hurdle seems to think Homer Bailey is a lefty. There's no good reason for Gaby Sanchez to start over Travis Snider here, and it's a shame to see Pedro Alvarez sit with a matchup that could, theoretically, get him going. That Michael McKenry is only going to start one game this series isn't a surprise, but it's a shame.

Reds:

Zack Cozart SS
Drew Stubbs CF
Jay Bruce RF
Ryan Ludwick LF
Todd Frazier 3B
Miguel Cairo 1B
Wilson Valdez 2B
Ryan Hanigan C
Homer Bailey P

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