The Diamondbacks had almost played themselves in to respectability before they were swept by the Dodgers. They bounced back against the Braves, taking the series, and have been a .500 road team this year. Merrill Kelly, their best pitcher in April, has come back down to earth in May, with an ERA of over six and double the base on balls. His start length has also slipped. He has been ugly in the early innings.

Meanwhile the Pirates swept the Dodgers in LA, and are 6-4 L10. They have hit comparatively well lately, although neither team is considered a powerhouse. Brubaker has been the reverse of Kelly, with good success in May and an ERA of 2.65. His last two appearances have been 5 and 6+ inning shutouts. Relief pitching has been reasonably effective lately for both teams, although the edge goes to the D-backs.

Brubaker has yet to win a game this year, but today might be the day. He has impressed, and Kelly has not lately. It could be close, but I expect the Pirates to continue in their winning ways, at least for tonight. Take Brubaker and the Pirates to win.