The Pirates released their lineup for tonight's wild-card game. They went with their standard lineup against a left-handed starter, as they will face San Francisco Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner tonight. Russell Martin, who has dealt with tightness in his left hamstring, is playing.
1. Josh Harrison 3B
2. Jordy Mercer SS
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Russell Martin C
5. Starling Marte LF
6. Neil Walker (S) 2B
7. Gaby Sanchez 1B
8. Travis Snider (L) RF
9. Edinson Volquez RHP
The Giants lineup is:
1. Gregor Blanco (L) CF
2. Joe Panik (L) 2B
3. Buster Posey C
4. Pablo Sandoval (S) 3B
5. Hunter Pence RF
6. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
7. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
8. Travis Ishikawa (L) LF
9. Madison Bumgarner LHP
The Pirates announced their wild-card roster for tonight’s game earlier. It is as follows:
Pitchers
John Holdzkom
Jared Hughes
Bobby LaFromboise (L)
Jeff Locke (L)
Mark Melancon
Edinson Volquez (starter)
Tony Watson (L)
Justin Wilson (L)
Vance Worley
Catchers
Russell Martin
Tony Sanchez
Chris Stewart
Infielders
Clint Barmes
Ike Davis (L)
Josh Harrison
Jordy Mercer SS
Brent Morel
Gaby Sanchez
Neil Walker (S)
Outfielders
Andrew Lambo (L)
Starling Marte
Andrew McCutchen
Gregory Polanco (L)
Travis Snider (L)
Jose Tabata
The roster omitted right-hander John Axford, whom the Pirates claimed off waivers in August. He has allowed five runs and six walks in 11 innings since joining the Pirates. It also did not include Chase d’Arnaud, the fastest man on the bench. D’Arnaud could have served as a pinch-runner. Polanco can fill the same role but manager Clint Hurdle has substituted Polanco for Snider in the late innings as Snider deals with hamstring problems.
Hurdle opted for two starters, Worley and Locke, in addition to six true relievers. They can cover for an early exit by Volquez, or extra innings if necessary. He also took LaFromboise to give him four left-handed options from which to choose. The lefties will help him counter Brandon Belt, Joe Panik, Gregor Blanco, Travis Ishikawa and switch-hitter Pablo Sandoval, who is a much better hitter right-handed than left-handed in his career.
The Pirates can reset their roster before the National League Division Series if they advance, so Gerrit Cole and Francisco Liriano can be added at that point.
Giants’ roster
The San Francisco Giants are opting to go with 10 pitchers, including starting pitchers Jake Peavy, Yusmeiro Petit, and Tim Lincecum, in addition to tonight's starter Madison Bumgarner. Manager Bruce Bochy will also go with three catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders.
Giants Wild Card roster:
Pitchers:
Jeremy Affeld
Madison Bumgarner
Santiago Casilla
Tim Lincecum
Javier Lopez
Jean Machi
Jake Peavy
Yusmeiro Petit
Sergio Romo
Hunter Strickland
Catchers:
Buster Posey
Guillermo Quiroz
Andrew Susac
Infielders:
Joaquin Arias
Brandon Belt
Brandon Crawford
Matt Duffy
Adam Duvall
Joe Panik
Pablo Sandoval
Outfielders:
Gregor Blanco
Gary Brown
Travis Ishikawa
Hunter Pence
Juan Perez
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