In a game that could be a shootout, Scott Kazmir (5-3, 4.52 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (41-36) are in Pittsburgh to square off against Francisco Liriano (4-7, 5.17 ERA) and the Pirates (37-39). This is the last of a four-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates won the last game 4-3, and Pittsburgh can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. Action begins at 12:35 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 27 and can be seen on SNLA and RTPT.
Liriano pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs, striking out six and walking three in a 7-6 defeat to the Giants. Starling Marte (.327, 38 Rs, 6 HRs, 28 RBIs, 20 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Kazmir went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-2 win over the Nationals in his most recent start. Corey Seager (.298, 50 Rs, 16 HRs, 38 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two runs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 12-14, while Pittsburgh is 15-21.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Pirates have a 15-17 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Pirates are 8-29. The Dodgers have a 9-26 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 24th in home runs, Pittsburgh has hit 73 this season. Los Angeles ranks 17th with 85 home runs.
Pittsburgh and Los Angeles both rank in the top 10 of the league in walks. Pittsburgh sits at ninth with 251 this season and Los Angeles ranks 10th with 248.
The Pirates are 26-17 when they hit at least one home run. The Dodgers perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 31-20 record.
