In game two we will see John Van Benschoten (0-1) for the Pirates vs. Tim Hudson (5-2) of the Braves.
This will be Van Benschoten's first start of the year. He has pitched a total of 3 and 2/3 innings since being recalled in late April. He has posted a 4.91 ERA and 2.18 WHIP in those innings. I hope that does not equate to a lot of base runners today against the Braves, because they will make you pay.
First pitch scheduled roughly for 4:05 PM @ PNC Park.
Today we are treated to doubleheader baseball. Two baseball games back to back. In game one we will see Zach Duke (1-2) for the Pirates vs. Jair Jurrjens (4-2) of the Braves.
Duke started off this 5 game winnings streak so lets see if he can keep this one alive. Jurrjens is a tough young pitcher for the Braves, and he beat us the first time around.