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Lester has not given up more than two runs in each of his last five outings. He took the loss in his last start, giving up one run in seven frames. The lefty said it was the best he's felt all year. He did not get a decision vs. the Bucs on April 11.

Kingham was recalled after Ivan Nova was placed on the disabled list with a sprained ligament in his right ring finger. Kingham has made three starts for the Pirates this season, allowing seven earned runs with 21 strikeouts over 18 1/3 innings.