Reds (53-67) at Pirates (54-65)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghJosh Fogg (2-4, 7.98) vs. Paul Maholm (7-7, 3.96)[Preview]------------I'm going to be in a car all day today. My only thoughts on this matchup are: the pitchers.Just look at them. Josh Fogg. Stinks. Paul Maholm is reliable and pretty good. Throw in a pretty bad Reds team and I think tonight's game seems like the best matchup for the Pirates all season. Of course, that means they're probably going to find a way to lose. The Pirates don't make sense.--[Box]
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