Heading into Miami for the third stop on their ten game road trip, the Pirates are still looking to secure their first victory of the trip, as they’ve slid into last place in the National League Central. They’ll send left-hander Steven Brault (2-1, 5.05) to the mound at 7:10 p.m. Eastern against Miami right-hander Trevor Richards (3-6, 3.31)
Brault has pitched better lately, since injuries necessitated his return to the starting lineup. Owner of an 8.82 ERA after his sixth appearance of the year on May 12 in St. Louis, he’s allowed just seven runs, for a 2.