Pirates pre-game: A.J. Burnett vs. David Holmberg

Game: Pirates (59-41) at Reds (45-54)

Time: 7:10 p.m. 

Site: Great American Ball Park

TV, radio: Root Sports, KDKA-FM 93.7

Weather: 82 and sunny

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CINCINNATI -- The Pirates designated Vance Worley for assignment to make room for Joe Blanton, who was purchased from the Royals. The Pirates have 10 days to trade or release Worley, or if he clears waivers they can send him outright to Class AAA Indianapolis. Worley can refuse the assignment if he chooses. More to come on the blog soon.

Pirates

1. Gregory Polanco (L) RF
2. Starling Marte LF
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Aramis Ramirez 3B
5. Jung Ho Kang SS
6. Francisco Cervelli C
7. Pedro Alvarez (L) 1B
8. Neil Walker (S) 2B
9. A.J. Burnett RHP

Reds

1. Brandon Phillips 2B
2. Ivan De Jesus Jr. 3B
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Marlon Byrd LF
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Eugenio Suarez SS
7. Tucker Barnhart (S) C
8. David Holmberg LHP
9. Billy Hamilton (S) CF