Pittsburgh at Boston

Pittsburgh isn't getting much respect from the oddsmakers here, but has a good offensive lineup. The Pirates also have a talented arm going in Jameson Taillon, the second overall pick in the 2010 draft. Last season had had a winning record and a 3.38 ERA. He allowed three earned runs or fewer in 13 of his final 14 starts last year after being promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis in June. He let up three runs and fanned 14 batters in 14 innings over two interleague starts. The Pirates are 20-8 against a left-handed starter and face Chris Sale, Boston's big offseason acquisition. Pittsburgh is 11-4 in interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter and has taken five of the last seven against Boston. Back Pittsburgh.