Saturday, June 4, 2011
Posted: 5 p.m.
CSNPhilly.com
Phillies (34-23) at Pirates (27-29), 7:05 p.m. on CSN.
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Kyle Kendrick (3-3, 3.18 ERA) will get the start in the second game against the Pirates, with Joe Blanton on the DL and Vance Worley in the minor leagues. The last time Kendrick pitched at PNC Park, the righty threw his only career complete game, a 12-4 win last July.
Pirates: Charlie Morton (5-2, 2.51 ERA) leads the majors with a 78.2 ground-ball percentage. He has a 1.21 ERA in his last four starts and righties are hitting only .190 against him.
Previous games
The Phillies have now lost three straight, while the Pirates are 2-3 in their last five games.
Head-to-head
The Pirates have now won five of their last six games against the Phils, including Friday's 2-1 win in the 12th inning.
Who's hot?
Jimmy Rollins is 5 for 7 lifetime against Morton. Both the Phillies and Pirates were able to muster only six hits in the first game of the series.
Storylines
Cole Hamels got a no-decision after receiving little run support from the Phils on Friday as the lineup continues to struggle to score runs, even with Shane Victorino back.
Sound off
Would you rather have an inexperienced Vance Worley on the mound or Kendrick?
