After falling out of the National League Central race on Wednesday, the Pirates will turn their attention on Friday toward securing home-field advantage for next week's win-or-go-home date with the Cubs. Preview
Sampson is 0-5 over his last eight starts and was hit hard in his 2 2/3 vs. the Mets on Sunday, allowing five runs (two earned) on eight hits. With the bullpen taxed, a longer outing by Sampson would be welcomed, even for the final series of '15.
