It’s time for the final series of the season. Nick Kingham (5-7, 5.23) will go for the Pirates against Anthony DeSclafani at 6:40 p.m. in Cincinnati.
Kingham’s spot start on Sep. 23 did not go as planned, allowing six runs in 1.1 innings of work. He had been on a roll before then, recording a 2.70 ERA over 10 IP in his previous four major league outings.
DeSclafani was having a serviceable season before September, but he has struggled mightily this month. He has been lit up for a 7.04 ERA in his five starts this month, lasting only 23 total innings.