Tonight's lineup

Facing John Lackey, a 25-year-old righthander who has been pretty mediocre for the last month or so:

Kendall
Wilson
Ward RF
Wilson LF
Mackowiak 3B
Simon 1B
Hill 2B
Redman

Wilson played right when we had Mondesi, because left is deeper and bigger in PNC. So Craig Wilson appears to get the nod as the superior fielder over Daryle Ward. Mackowiak starts at third; yesterday he didn't start since the team faced a left-hander and he probably needs some rest for his shoulder and knee. Simon gets another chance tonight, and so does Redman. Hill could see more time at 2B if he plays and hits well tonight & it's true as some have reported that the Pirates are leaning toward returning Castillo to Nashville.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a big night from one of Simon, Hill, and Redman. Here's hoping that Fogg throws six good innings, too.

Jason Bay started yesterday against the lefty Washburn and struck out four times. He's out tonight probably because of that and probably because he's a right-handed batter and lefthanded batters have gobbled up Lackey this year. Hence Ward, Mackowiak, Simon, Hill, and Redman all get in tonight's lineup. With Hill a switch-hitters the lineup runs R, R, L, R, L, L, S, L. McClendon has to feel good about his matchups.