The Milwaukee Brewers will welcome another division foe to American Family Field following a four-game split with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates, who have played better than expected to this point, enter the game at 5-4, albeit with some weak opponents so far.
After starting the season losing two of three to the Cards, the Pirates split two games with the Cubs before winning three of four against the Nationals over the weekend.
The Bucs will send Zach Thompson to the mound. He went four innings on Wednesday against the Cubs, giving up five hits, two runs and one walk while accumulating three strikeouts in a no decision.