The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to extend their win streak to five games tonight against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. The Bucs are 6-2 against teams from the National League Eastern Division this season.
The crew of the Jolly Roger got back to .500 with their 4-2 Memorial Day victory over the Marlins. With their record at 22-22, the Pirates are in third place in the NL Central Division. They are six 1/2 games behind the first place St. Louis Cardinals (29-16). During this homestand, Pittsburgh has improved their record to 13-9 along the North Shore while they are 9-13 on the road.