Kuhl has been the Pirates’ most effective starter since the beginning of July, posting a 2.99 ERA in 14 starts during that stretch. He shut down the Reds last time he faced them, firing seven scoreless innings at home on Aug. 3.
Bailey lost his eighth start of the year his last time up, giving up five runs on six hits to the Mets in six innings. He earned a win in his only start this season vs. the Pirates, giving up just one run on four hits through six innings on Aug.