Pittsburgh (KDKA)- For a team struggling to score runs, it seems strange that Andrew McCutchen isn’t in the Pirates starting lineup.

I’m only guessing but McCutchen must be resting a minor injury, if not, Clint Hurdle has to be questioned.

Hurdle said the day off has been planned for a while.

“The guys were laughing because they think it’s a guaranteed win,” Hurdle said. “Both games he’s sat (this season), we’ve won.”

PIRATES STARTING LINEUP:
Jose Tabata, LF
Xaver Paul, CF
Neil Walker, 2B
Garrett Jones, RF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Brandon Wood, 3B
Mike McKenry, C
Ronny Cedeno, SS
Paul Maholm, P