Catcher John Buck (.215 – 15 HR – 60 RBI) will make his Pirates debut and bat 7th tonight vs the Milwaukee Brewers. Buck who hit 14 home runs in 284 at-bats prior to the All-Star break, has just one home run in his last 84 at-bats. Tonight’s Pirates Lineup: 1. Jose Tabata, LF, 2. Neil Walker, 2B, 3. Andrew McCutchen, CF, 4. Pedro Alvarez, 3B, 5. Marlon Byrd, RF, 6. Gaby Sanchez, 1B, 7. John Buck, C, 8. Jordy Mercer, SS, 9. Gerrit Cole, P |
August 29, 2013