Jordan Lyles (5-2, 3.09) takes the mound at 1:35 p.m. Eastern at PNC Park in Pittsburgh as the Pirates try to salvage a split in their four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers, who will pitch right-hander Zach Davies (5-0, 2.19)
The undefeated Davies this year has been the ace of the Brewers staff, despite averaging just 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Last year he had a 4.77 ERA in 13 starts, missing most of the second half with rotator cuff inflammation. Starting this year, he had a 4.05 career ERA in the major leagues in 80 starts over four seasons.