Here are some trends to keep an eye on this week during the Pirates series at Chicago against the Cubs (Hint: Could be a big weekend for Jason Bay):
Friday: Tom Gorzelanny (Pittsburgh) vs. Sean Gallagher (Chicago):
In his last start at Wrigley Field earlier this season, Gorzelanny allowed seven runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings. … Chicago's Derrek Lee is 7-for-12 with two home runs and five RBI vs. Gorzelanny while Geovany Soto is 6-for-9 with four RBI. … Gallagher is making his second major-league start.
Saturday: Zach Duke (Pittsburgh) vs. Carlos Zambrano (Chicago)
Duke is 2-0 with a 2.11 ERA this month. … Lee and Aramis Ramirez are both 9-for-26 with a home run off Duke and Alfonso Soriano is 7-for-15 with a home run. … Zambrano is 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA at home this season. … In his last four starts he is also 5-for-10 batting with a home run and a double. … Bay is 12-for-34 with five home runs and 16 RBI vs. Zambrano while Xavier Nady is 8-for-20 with seven RBI.
Sunday: Phil Dumatrait (Pittsburgh) vs. Jason Marquis (Chicago):
Despite allowing a three-run homer in the sixth inning, Dumatrait pitched well and threw 88 pitches. … Ramirez is 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI vs. Dumatrait. … Bay is 14-for-37 with four home runs and nine RBI vs. Marquis. Nate McLouth is 5-for-13 with a home run and three RBI.
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