Despite losing four of their last five games, the Pirates continue to show significant improvement offensively this season. Pittsburgh is batting .272 at home and will face Jameson Taillon, who owns a 5.38 ERA. In 11 career innings against Pittsburgh, Taillon has allowed 10 earned runs and five home runs. Braxton Ashcraft has been one of the Pirates' most consistent starters this season, especially at home, where he has posted a 3.68 ERA. Pittsburgh has also been one of the top teams in the majors against right-handed pitching at home.