TV, radio: Root Sports, WPGB-FM (104.7).
Pitching Probables:
Kevin Correia (7-4, 3.44 ERA) vs. Chris Capuano (3-5, 4.94 ERA)
Preview/Prediction: The Pirates look to earn at least a split in their series against the Mets with a second consecutive win tonight at Citi Field. Last night, Josh Harrison had two hits in his major league debut and led the Pirates to a come from behind 5-1 victory. For most of the game R.A. Dickey, the Mets elusive knuckleballer baffled the Pirates to the tune of 10 strikeouts, with Andrew McCutchen earning the golden sombrero. Tonight the Pirates face Chris Capuano who is 3-6 with a 6.46 ERA against the Pirates in his career, with all of those starts coming as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. Chris Snyder has a home run and 4 RBIs in 4 career at bats against Capuano. Capuano and the Mets will be opposed by the Pirates Kevin Correia who became the 1st National League pitcher to win 7 games when he beat the Cubs last Friday. Correia is 7-4 this season overall, but is an outstanding 6-1 on the road with a 2.35 ERA. None of the Mets hitters have ever homered off of Correia but Mets outfielder Willie Harris is a career .308 hitter against Correia. I look for Harrison to get another start at 3rd base tonight while also helping the top of the lineup generate runs. Andrew McCutchen has a good night and Correia keeps the Mets in check as he moves to 8-4. Pirates win 6-2.
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