The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-19) take on the Cincinnati Reds (9-24) on Saturday night at 6:35 PM in game three of a four-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates are sending out Zach Thompson (1-3, 7.08) for his sixth start of the season. He has a 1.77 WHIP in 20.1 innings. The Reds are countering with right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo (0-0, 5.79), who is making his second start of the season. He made his season debut five days ago and allowed three runs in 4.2 innings.
Beau Sulser was claimed on waivers.
Here are the lineups:
Pirates
Our Saturday starters.