Do you think the Pirates have made improvement from last year? How’s this for proof. At this time last year, the Pirates record was 23-36. Tonight, the Pirates look to even their record at 30-30.

Interesting pitching matchup as Paul Maholm takes on former Pirate Zach Duke.

Here’s the lineup that manager Clint Hurdle will use opposite Duke.

PIRATES STARTING LINEUP:
Jose Tabata, LF
Josh Harrison, 3B
Andrew McCutchen, CF
Neil Walker, 2B
Matt Diaz, RF
Chris Snyder, C
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Ronny Cedeno, SS
Paul Maholm, P