Pittsburgh at San Diego

Pittsburgh is a long way from home with a losing road mark. Francisco Liriano will take the mound but missed a start while battling a hamstring injury. Liriano has a good ERA but has not thrown well, allowing nine walks in 11 innings with eight hits surrendered. The Pirates are opening a 10-game road trip and LF Starling Marte (hand) is also not 100%. San Diego is home for the fourth straight game with the offense finally in gear after opening the season with an embarrassing three straight shutouts. Pittsburgh has not seen San Diego starter Colin Rea, who threw five-hit ball in seven innings his last start, walking two and fanning five at Philadelphia. Coming home will help, where he has a winning record with opponents hitting .235 off him. Play San Diego.